Nootka Spirit: 2014 Summerfest celebration at Friendly Cove

On Aug. 3, Mowachaht/Muchalaht hosted its annual wind-up to the summerfest camp-out at Yuquot (Friendly Cove), known as the birthplace of British Columbia.

Photos by Debora Steel

The Uchuck brings visitors to Friendly Cove twice weekly
The dockside beach
Directions to the local carver. Only one family lives in Yuquot year-round
Church erected in 1956 in memory of the first missionary to Friendly Cove in 1793, Padre Magin Catala
Margarita James welcomes Parks Canada representatives beneath the Welcome Pole
Yuquot
At rest
A resting place
Resting beneath the majesty of a forest
One of six cabins at Yuquot
View from Cabin 1:
Welcome to the World: Welcome pole looks out over the Pacific Ocean
An early treaty between Spain and Britian eased tensions and avoided war over the territory
Stained glass windows in the church tell of the time of contact with Europeans
Within the church are power representations of Mowachaht culture
A luncheon is prepared for guest to Yuquot
Tyee Ha'wilth Mike Maquinna welcomes guest to Yuquot Aug. 3
Margarita James spoke to those attending the celebration about Nootka Spirit
Warrior Pride and promise kept
A look at the lighthouse from the camp area

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