House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Owned by Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation Hereditary Chief Lewis George and his wife, Cathy, the House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery is located in Downtown Tofino, BC. Himwitsa, a name woven with wisdom, echoes the ancient tongues of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people, symbolizing the passing of knowledge from revered elders to the eager hearts of youth. From carvings to jewellery to weaving, The Himwitsa Gallery brings together the best of local First Nations artisans to celebrate the beauty of the natural surroundings and the richness of First Nations culture.
Indigenous Tourism BC acknowledges that it is situated on operates on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
