Small Town Big Picture: Tofino - West Coast Ambassador Program

Join the Raincoast Education Society (RES) for this three-hour orientation session that delivers the “big picture” of living in Tofino.

This three-hour orientation session delivers the “big picture” of living in Tofino. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date local’s information about living and working in Tofino.

The RES is extremely grateful to be able to offer this course on Načiks/Monks Point property, a heritage site full of fascinating history. Such a perfect location to host this course.

This course is a suggested prerequisite for other courses.

In Person Dates: May 7, 14, 21 & 28, June 4, 11, 18
Zoom Date: June 25

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

May 2024

Small Town Big Picture: Tofino - West Coast Ambassador Program
May 21
Join the Raincoast Education Society for this three-hour orientation session that delivers the “big picture” of living in Tofino.

Coastal Rainforest Ecology (Ucluelet) - West Coast Ambassador Program
May 23
Join the Raincoast Education Society to learn about the dynamic coastal temperate rainforest ecosystem! From the forest floor to the top of the canopy, this course will explore the many interactions that make up the fabric of this iconic habitat.

Naauu Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Tofino — naaʔuu - Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s cultural experience
May 24 - June 29
Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks welcome visitors for a second year to "Come Feast" during their naaʔuu Cultural Event Series!

naaʔuu - Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation’s cultural experience

Prepare to be captivated as Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation proudly announces the return of their immersive Indigenous tourism experience, naaʔuu, to the breathtaking Tin Wis Resort this May and June. Building on the resounding success of its debut in 2023, naaʔuu (meaning “feast” in the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation language) promises another enchanting journey into the heart of Indigenous culture. Hosted by Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, this three-hour event offers guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the Tla-o-qui-aht community.

Get your tickets now through their Eventbrite page:

One of Turtle Island's most storied First Nations invites you to come feast with them; they invite you to come naaʔuu. As a ticket buyer and guest of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation expect to experience Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation food, art, song, and dance through this new limited event series.

naaʔuu is a cultural experience presented by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, supporting Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks work in restoring and furthering the nation’s lands, language, and culture.

Held at the Tla-o-qui-aht-owned Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort in Tofino, ticket-holders are invited to gather inside the resort’s conference center, being transformed into the feel of a traditional longhouse.

Throughout this three-hour indigenous tourism event, experience cultural presentations depicting the Nation’s history through song, dance, and traditional carvings coming to life over a delicious dinner. Witness specially carved masks and signature regalia as interpreters share transformative teachings at naaʔuu.

The event is produced and hosted by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation artists and culinary experts alongside a team of community members.

NOTES:

The event is appropriate for ages 12 and up - there is no child pricing.
Tickets for each day go off sale at 2 pm.
A dry ice fog machine is used during the experience (not during dinner)
You will be entering an area where there could be photography and video taken
Event management has the right to the last-minute rescheduling of your tickets, or you are entitled to a full refund.

This Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's experience via Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks sponsored by Indigenous Tourism BC and Tourism Tofino

Photo Credit : Melissa Renwick / ZenSeekers