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Gilakas'la, Nugwa'am T'lakudlas. Gayutlan lax T'sakis, ha Kwakiutl'tlan. Gayutlan lax gukw'was sa gigame Nage'dzi Yatlewatl dlu Mu'ku'xwi'laxw'
Greetings and salutations, my Indian name is T'lakudlas. I am Kwakiutl from the village of Fort Rupert, from the house of Chief 'Great Mountain', hereditary Chief George Hunt.
I am privileged to operate within the traditional territory of the Salish People.
Through the teachings of my grandparents and elders I have always felt drawn to the traditional knowledge of my people. There exists an inherent philosophy of stewardship and respect that manifests in all of the legends, origin stories, and everyday ways of doing things. As a business owner and operator working in the marine environment, these teachings only grow in meaning and significance.
The rich cultural history of coastal First Peoples will always be dependent on a healthy natural environment. Thus, I have always felt a desire to understand and preserve the natural world in all of