ČAAMAAPIŁSIINḤIʔIN
The ʔiisaak Pledge

ƛayaaḥuɁał – the closest word to “Welcome” in the Tla-o-qui-aht language  – extends both an invitation and an expectation.  Guests are welcomed here with open arms, but they are expected to carry themselves with dignity, honour, humility, and respect while travelling within the haḥuułi of the ƛaɁuukwiatḥ ḥaw̓iiḥ. We invite you to take the ʔiisaak pledge, carrying these words in your heart as you travel:

ʔiisaaksinḥiʔin

(ii-saak-sin-hi-in)

Let us be respectful of Natural Law. Let us be observant, appreciative and act accordingly.

Yuucḥapsiinḥiʔin

(yuuts-hap-siin-hi-in)

Let us behave with honour, dignity, respect and humility in the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks.

Qʷaasiinḥapin

(kwa-siin-hap-in)

Let us leave things as they are.

Avoid disturbing, destroying or removing indigenous plants, animals, shells, stones, & minerals.

GuardiansCanoe

Tiičsiinḥiʔin

(tiich-siin-hi-in)

Let us protect life by staying safe, being prepared and by supporting the continuation of life for generations to come.

Taaquuqḥłiʔin

(taa-quuqh-lthi-in)

Let us speak truthfully and act honourably.

Let us learn the history of this place and its People, correcting colonial narratives like the myth that this is a wilderness.

243762632_2966071010308687_5485285475590096933_n

Łaayaksiinḥiʔin

(lthaa-yak-siin-hi-in)

Let us be generous and helpful: There is no end to the work of building community.

Čaamaapiłsiinḥiʔin

(tsa-ma-pilth-siin-hi-in)

Let us stand in dignity, honour, respect and humility, practicing the above!

Show your Support

Support our Allies

Plan your next visit to the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks with our Certified Allies.

Donate

Contribute what you can to help achieve our vision of abundant Tribal Parks forever.

Become an Ally

Apply to have your business certified as an official Tribal Parks Ally.