Story Ideas
Storytelling is at the root of Aboriginal culture. To help you tell your story, we’ve offered up some themes and suggestions to help tie together the nations, cultures and peoples from across British Columbia.
Check back often as we will continue to add to this list as new stories and adventures come together.
The Renaissance of Northwest Coast First Nations Art
British Columbia’s northwest coast is home to the world’s finest First Nations artists. From carvings and paintings to modern fashion influenced by traditional designs, the art from this region has earned an appreciative and sophisticated audience around the world.
Culinary Adventures
First Nations hospitality is well known and the sharing of food and resources is an essential part of society. Take advantage of the generations of wisdom and experience cooked into every meal at any of the Aboriginal-owned lodges and inns, Aboriginal restaurants and attractions, and even at an award winning Aboriginal winery.
Eco Tourism with a Cultural Twist
When Europeans first explored British Columbia, First Nations guides lead them through some of the world’s most magnificent landscapes. Hundreds of years later, Aboriginal people still know this province better than anyone else. First Nations guides provide today’s explorers with the most knowledgeable and intimate wilderness and wildlife experiences on earth.
Revitalization
First Nations culture in British Columbia is experiencing a rebirth and revitalization, thanks in large part to a growing interest in cultural tourism. Indigenous languages, songs, dances and history are being rediscovered by First Nations youth through a new generation of museums and interpretive centres fuelled by tourism.
Waterways of Culture
In the past, the province’s waterways were highways for the First Nations. Today, First Nations still ply the oceans, rivers and lakes with traditional canoes and kayaks to jetboats and fishing vessels.