Alert Bay Visitor Centre

08/19/2026

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Carving with Wayne Alfred is coming to U'mista for Weeks 10 and 11 of our 2026 Summer Programming! 🪵🪶

Join Master Carver and Knowledge Keeper Wayne Alfred for two weeks of hands-on carving rooted in Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw tradition. Each week focuses on a different project -- and participants are welcome to register for one week or both!

* Week 10 - Spoons *
August 31 to September 4, Monday to Friday

* Week 11 - A̱wayu (Skimmers) *
September 7 to 11, Monday to Friday

10:00am to 4:00pm daily, with a lunch break at noon. Lunch is provided.

All supplies will be provided, including a set of knives to borrow for the workshop. Participants are also welcome to bring their own tools.

**Registration is required. Space is limited to 5 participants per week, and priority is given to Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw participants. Participants must attend all 5 days of their chosen week.

To register for one or both weeks, contact Kimberly Willie:
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📞 250-974-5403

Free with admission.

📍 U'mista Cultural Centre, #1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC

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08/19/2026

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Register now for Week 9 of U'mista's 2026 Summer Programming -- "Build-a-Kwakw-Bear with Tanis Dawson"! 🧸🪶

Create a teddy bear that represents Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw culture and heritage.

* August 25 to 28, Tuesday to Friday *
10:00am to 3:00pm daily, with a lunch break at noon. Lunch is provided.

Bring your own teddy bear or doll to make regalia for, or choose one of ours! Supplies will be available including blanket and vest materials, buttons, sequins and beading materials, and cedar for headpieces.

**Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants per day, and priority is given to Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw participants.

Contact Kimberly Willie to register:
📧 [email protected]
📞 250-974-5403

Free with admission.

*Please note, though we try our best, schedule may change at any time! Make sure to follow us on social for updates!

📍 U'mista Cultural Centre, #1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC

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08/17/2026

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Join us for Week 8 of Summer Programs starting Tues Aug 18 with “Cedar Weaving with Donna Cranmer”.

Learn Traditional Cedar Weaving with Master Weaver Donna Cranmer.

* August 18 – 21 *
Tuesday - Friday
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Everyone is welcome and all summer programs are free with admission.

*Subject to change.

📍 U’mista Cultural Centre, #1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC

08/16/2026

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Join us for Week 8 of Summer Programs starting Tues Aug 18 with “Cedar Weaving with Donna Cranmer”.

Learn Traditional Cedar Weaving with Master Weaver Donna Cranmer.

* August 18 – 21 *
Tuesday - Friday
10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm

Everyone is welcome and all summer programs are free with admission.

*Subject to change.

📍 U’mista Cultural Centre, #1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC

08/16/2026

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Due to the power outage and not knowing how long it will be out, we are asking for everyone to please refrain from using excess water and limit flushing until we get an update. It appears that crews are expected to arrive on site approximately 8 pm tonight.

08/11/2026

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Join us tomorrow for Week 7 of U’mista’s 2026 Summer Programming with: “Stories with Wayne Alfred.”

Listen to stories and legends from Wayne Alfred, Knowledge Keeper and Master Carver.

*August 11 – 14*

Programs run Tuesdays - Fridays from 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm.

Everyone is welcome and all summer programs are free with admission.

📍 U’mista Cultural Centre, #1 Front Street, Alert Bay, BC