U' Mista Cultural Centre

Overview

Description

"The potlatch was banned in Canada between 1885 and 1951. The masks and other regalia that you can see here were confiscated after an illegal potlatch in 1921. After the ban was lifted, the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw people fought for decades for the return of their sacred regalia that had ended up in museum and private collections around the world. Most of the regalia has come home and it is shown here at the U'mista Cultural Centre and at the Nuyumbalees Museum." (from the business)

Features

  • Open Year round
  • Free Parking 

Activities

  • Group tours
  • Presentations by dance troupe
  • Guided tours

Services & Exhibits

  • Gift Shop
  • Exhibits
  • Extensive art gallery
Info

Address

1 Front Street
Alert Bay, BC  V0N 1A0
Canada

Categories

  • Cultural/Heritage Places

Business Hours

  • Summer Hours 
    • July 1st - Labour Day
      • Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Winter Hours
    • Day after Labour Day - June 30
      • Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Speciality

Cultural Centre

Languages Spoken

  • English

Regional District

Mount Waddington & Strathcona

Contacts

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