K'ómoks First Nation

06/22/2026

A CULTURE SHAPED BY CANOES | EPISODE 1 OF 9
Indigenous History Month 2026 Video Series - Traditional Indigenous Land Use at Pentlatch

We start our journey of Pentlatch history and land use around the Comox Valley with a closer look at the importance of the canoe. Like for all coastal First Nations in the Pacific Northwest, canoes were the primary means of transportation for the Pentlatch people. Canoes allowed for effective transport of people, goods, and even houses. Instead of being considered a barrier, waterways were the traditional highways.

Understanding the use of canoes gives us a glimpse into two important aspects of Pentlatch life. First, how coastal Indigenous people moved around the area and how the water structured traditional villages and resource harvesting. And second, how specialized roles, like canoe makers, were part of the Coast Salish traditional system.

Watch Episode 1 in our 9-part series on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwP1yKAoamQ

For Indigenous Peoples History Month 2026, K’ómoks is adapting Dr. Jesse Morin’s presentation on the traditional Indigenous land use at Pentlatch (the Comox Valley). This nine-part video series describes key aspects of Pentlatch land use, providing a window into Pentlatch history, traditional lifeways and deep connection to the territory.

Comox Valley Regional District - Local Government
Town of Comox
Village of Cumberland
City of Courtenay
Comox Valley Schools

We start our journey of Pentlatch history and land use around the C...

06/21/2026

Happy National Indigenous People's Day and thank you to the thousands who came and celebrated with us yesterday ☀️. We ate, we danced, we sang, we played, we listened, and we shared in the spirit of community and reconciliation. We look forward to sharing photos and reflections on the day but for now - on this longest day of the year - we pause with friends, family and community to honour culture and resilience, Father's Day and the Summer Solstice! Thank you for being part of hɛhɛwčɩs; Hayuthela la xens: Moving Forward Together.

06/20/2026

Just one more sleep until our National Indigenous People's Day 2026 celebrations at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds! It's going to be a beautiful hot day so come prepared! Bring water bottles, sunscreen hats and even umbrellas. We'll be ready with shady activity zones for Youth and Elders, mist tents and water stations throughout the site!

From salmon BBQ, plant walks and collaborative weaving projects to fresh bannock, beautiful crafts to world class music - we are so excited to come together to uphold ALL indigenous culture and community!

06/18/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming 4 time Juno Award winner Aysanabee to our community this Saturday June 20th for National Indigenous People's Day 2026 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Headquarters Road. Bring your blanket or low rider festival chair and sit back and enjoy this sweet music! All welcome

Music video by Aysanabee performing We Were Here.© 2022 Ishkode Rec...

06/16/2026

Only 5 days to go until we gather for National Indigenous People's Day 2026 on SATURDAY June 20th from 2 pm till 9 pm at the Comox Valley Exhibition grounds. This year we are THRILLED to be welcoming four time Juno award winner Aysanabee to close out our celebrations on Saturday evening!!

06/14/2026

With only 6 days to go we are SO excited to be welcoming LOV to this years National Indigenous People's Day 2026 on Saturday June 20th at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds!

LOV is a force of resilience, rhythm, and reinvention. Hailing from Poundmaker Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory, LOV transforms personal trials into soulful affirmations of strength and independence.

Known for her smoky, expressive voice, LOV delivers powerful, empowering and healing music about womanhood, motherhood, and matriarchal strength. With a sound rooted in UK-inspired neo-soul and guided by a deep sense of purpose, LOV’s music is both healing and unapologetically empowering.

In early 2026, LOV released her highly anticipated debut album, Iskwêw. The album title translates to "woman" in the Cree language. It explores the full emotional landscape of womanhood across eight tracks—navigating themes of vulnerability, independence, healing, and generational pride.

Check out her videos HERE - https://www.youtube.com/

National Indigenous People's Day 2026 is presented by K'ómoks First Nation in partnership with Wachiay Friendship Centre, Comox Valley MIKI'SIW Métis Association, Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Kumugwe Cultural Society, Indigenous Women's Sharing Society, Upper Island Women of Anscestry, Village of Cumberland, Comox Valley Regional District - Local Government, City of Courtenay and Town of Comox. Everyone is welcome to the FREE celebration of Indigenous culture and resilience!

Find out more at wwww.komoks.ca

06/11/2026

Just 9 days to go until our National Indigenous People's Day 2026 celebrations! Are hearts are so filled with the collaboration that is bringing this event to life! Thank you to our cultural partners including Wachiay Friendship Centre, Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Kumugwe Cultural Society, Indigenous Women's Sharing Society, Comox Valley MIKI'SIW Métis Association and Upper Island Women of Native Anscestry for joining us for this free community celebration

06/10/2026

Our National Indigenous People's Day 2026 celebrations are only 10 days away! Please share our poster far and wide. Thank you to Kwakwaxolas Puntletz for the beautiful design this year and thank you to our community and cultural partners for your incredible support and collaboration

06/08/2026

Press Release: National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations coming on Saturday June 20th!

June 8, 2026 Comox Valley Media and Community Advisory BRITISH COLUMBIA — June 8, 2026 — National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations coming on Saturday June 20th! K’ómoks First Nation and their community and cultural partners are inviting the Comox Valley to come together to celebrate Nation...

06/06/2026

Just 2 weeks to go until National Indigenous People's Day 2026 celebrations and we are so excited about the line up of visiting musicians ~ like The Spritual Warriors from Lil’wat Nation, Mount Currie BC!!

The Spiritual Warriors create music inspired by the land and life in the coast mountains of the Lil’wat Nation, Mount Currie BC. With their unique blend of indigenous chants and contemporary roots, rock, reggae, The Spiritual Warriors are distinctly west coast.

Internationally accliamed, The Spiritual Warriors perform most of their songs in U'cwalmicwts (the Lil'wat Language) and are passionate about preserving and promoting their language and culture. They use the language and chanting styles of the Lil'wat/St'at'imc people to fuse with reggae and rock to create uplifting contemporary Indigenous world music

Formerly known as Kalan Wi, The Spiritual Warriors are led by father and daughter, Leroy Joe (vocals, guitar) and Daisy Joe ( vocals). The band regularly collaborates with other First Nation artists and musicians to write and perform live. This truly unique band will take you on a cultural journey to the natural heartbeat of the Indigenous drum and the St'at'imc people.

To find out more about the upcoming celebrations on Saturday June 20th, including artist links and volunteer sign up you can visit www.komoks.ca/nipd2026/

National Indigenous People's Day Celebrations in the Comox Valley are presetned by K'ómoks First Nation with their community and cultural partners Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Kumugwe Cultural Society, Wachiay Friendship Centre, Comox Valley MIKI'SIW Métis Association, Indigenous Women's Sharing Society, Upper Island Women of Native Anscestry, Comox Valley Regional District - Local Government, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland.