Working on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation .

Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.

Historical Footage of Field Sawmill from Shaw TV

Thanks to Mark Hanley and Franco Noviello of Shaw TV for putting this informative piece on Kus-kus-sum together.

K’ómoks First Nation Chief Councilor Nicole Rempel and Project Watershed’s Manager of Fundrasing and Outreach Caila Holbrook are featured.

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