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Maxwell Johnson Sr

Artist/Artisan

Bella Bella

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Master Heiltsuk artist and cultural mentor

Maxwell Johnson Sr is a renowned Heiltsuk artist specializing in traditional form line art. As lead painter of the Big House and mentor to young artists, he carries and shares the wealth of Heiltsuk culture, history, and artistic traditions.

Maxwell Johnson Sr
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Haíɫzaqv Tourism Vision Statement

“A local tourism economy that is founded on respect and stewardship of Haíɫzaqv lands and waters; upholds Lhyaxvai (our inherent jurisdiction that flows from ownership of our lands) and Gvi’las (our governing authority over all matters related to our lands and peoples); and is welcoming to respectful visitors who wish to expand their understanding of Indigenous ways of being.”

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Q̓átuw̓alas, Heiltsuk Visitor Information Centre

 

66 Waglisla Street,

Bella Bella BC V0T1Z0

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SUMMER HOURS: Open daily 9-5:00

​(May to October)

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WINTER HOURS: By appointment only.

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To learn more about the region, please contact us any time at info@heiltsuk.ca

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Bella Bella B.C is on the unceded traditional territory of the Haíłzaqv People who are made up of 5 tribes, X̌íx̌ís, Q̓vúqvay̓áitx̌v, W̓úyalitx̌v, W̓u̓íƛ̓itx̌v, Y̓ísdáitx̌v.

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