Home of the Kyuquot and Checleseht First Nations
Located 442km from Vancouver, Kyuquot is home to two First Nations that were once separate bands, the Kyuquot and Checleseht, whom officially amalgamated in 1962. Their traditional territory spans the area from the Brooks Peninsula (southern and eastern shores) to Porritt Creek, located north of Nootka Sound.
About Kyuquot
There is a combined membership of 578 people between the two First Nations, 393 of whom live in Kyuquot. Their language, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Chek’tleset’h’ is endangered with only a few traditional speakers left in the community. These rare voices of the elders are keys to connecting the past to future generations.
The Kyuquot and Checleseht are a healthy, self-sustaining, self-governing thriving community. They have a strong ceremonial culture, characterized by feasting and entertainment with song, dance, contests and theatricals.
Kyuquot Hopes
There is a small amount of believers who gather together every week in Kyuquot. They love the support and encouragement the BCMBS brings to their faith and are always welcoming the teams!
We pray our support strengthens all current and future believers of Christ in Kyuquot.