Tʼsasała Cultural Group

Throughout July and August traditional Kwakwaka'wakw performances by the Tʼsasała Dance Group are offered  at the 'Namgis Big House, representing various tribes within our language group. All dances and songs are presented with pride and have our Elders approval, and remain unchanged since our Creator gave them to us.

The most important of our sacred dances, is the Hamatʼsa or cannibal dance. This dance is the re-enactment of a young man's possession by a cannibal spirit living at the North end of the world. Dance and songs along with rituals tame the man, bringing him back to his human self.

We are very proud to share our culture with you in these performances.

 

For more info check out the Tʼsasała Cultural Group website

Photography: Timo Reisiger