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.