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dubayaax a ts'awalk
everything is one

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The Ditidaht People welcome you to the Nitinaht Region.

The Ditidaht People understand that all things are connected. This teaching has guided us for over 5,000 years, as we have cared for and been nurtured by the rich natural and spiritual worlds of this land and sea. Our traditional territory is large, stretching from the deep forests surrounding Cowichan and Nitinaht Lakes down to the Pacific Ocean. We walk with pride and comfort between the traditional and modern worlds, embracing and protecting our strong culture, exploring economic opportunities for our people, and sharing our abundant fish, clean air and water with welcome visitors. Connect with everything here @Nitinaht.

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Calling Ditidaht Artists!

The Art Program for the new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw is developing Indigenous-specific art locations that will honour the Nations served by the new hospital.

RIP Michael Thompson (Kwiibaalaah) – September 13, 1932 to July 13, 2026

Michael Thompson – Kwiibaalaah – was born at on September 13, 1932 in the Village of Waayaa. On July 13, 2026 he passed away peacefully in the village of Balaats’adt where he spent most of his life as a fisherman, logger, choke setter, and as a respected elder, linguist and knowledge keeper. It is with heavy hearts that the Ditidaht First nation announces this passing of our oldest elder and last native speaker.

2026 Tlu-piich games Aug 5-9 in Port Alberni.

 

Ditidaht Days – July 1-5, 2026

We hope the whole community will join us for Ditidaht Days from 1 to 5 July, 2026. View the itinerary for each day in this post.

Ditidaht First Nation Offices Closed Monday, June 22, 2026

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23rd, for regular office hours.

Nitinaht Tourism
The Nitinaht Region on the west coast of Vancouver Island is home to some of the most wondrous natural and cultural sights and experiences – all in one beautiful, remarkably untouched place.  

Ditidaht First Nation
We are the Ditidaht People. We have inhabited the land around Nitinaht Lake since time immemorial. We invite you to learn about our territory, our history and our future.

Ditidaht Development
The mandate of the Ditidaht Economic Development Corporation is to optimize existing resources and businesses and identify new opportunities.  

Contact us
Economic Development and Tourism inquiries
Bryan Cofsky
[email protected]

Ditidaht First Nation Member inquiries
[email protected]
250-745-3333