This place isnt easy to get to...a days drive from Victoria and a ferry. But its SO worth it! It is a beautiful cultural center, with such rich historical and educational tools that one can feel timeless. Highly recommended!
Tragically Beautiful. Indigenous Nation rising from extended impact of Residential School. Entire history captured in a cultural centre which rivals the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. While the fishery will never recover to its glory days in the 60's ... the First Nation is on the rise. Wish I could spend a month there. Wow.
We took a cedar weaving workshop with 'Namgus master weaver Donna Cranmer and also visited the museum. They have an amazing collection of hostorical photos and first people's regalia! Add this to your list of must-visit destinations in BC, highly recommended!
Excellent dance presentation, wonderful warm welcome, great facility. Directions to location are a bit vague, so check Google maps ahead of time. Wonderful kind people throughout Alert Bay.
A beautiful building and very informative content. I enjoyed the film and learned more about Chief Dan George, a remarkable man.The young gal at the desk was more interested in her phone than answering our questions. Wanted to know when the tall totem was carved. She made no effort to answer or acknowlege us. However, the young man who was also there seemed much more keen but relied on her to have more knowledge. Sorry we inconvenienced her when we wanted to pay.Otherwise I would recommend the museum to learn about events that have taken place.
U'mista Cultural Centre is a Canadian Museum based in Alert Bay, British Columbia. U'mista Cultural Centre is located at Front St #1, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, Canada.
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