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By Nora O\u2019Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bamfield, BC – Standing in the home of his ancestors at Kiixin (pronounced kee-hin), Huu-ay-aht\u2019s ancient summer village site, knowledge keeper Qiic Qiica spoke about connection. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the most beautiful things about being Indigenous is our connectedness. We are not above or below anything in the world. We are a part of it,\u201d said Qiic Qiica, a cultural interpreter for Kiix\u0323in Tours. \u201cWe are deeply connected to everything around us. Not just the land or the ocean, but it\u2019s also the cosmos. Our people were so connected to the cosmos, it\u2019s only with our modern technology and conveniences that we have become disconnected,\u201d said Qiic Qiica as he led a group of scientists, Indigenous leaders, tourism delegates, economic development partners, journalists… <\/p>\n

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By Nora O\u2019Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bamfield, BC – Standing in the home of his ancestors at Kiixin (pronounced kee-hin), Huu-ay-aht\u2019s ancient summer village site, knowledge keeper Qiic Qiica spoke about connection. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the most beautiful things about being Indigenous is our connectedness. We are not above or below anything in the world. We are a part of it,\u201d said Qiic Qiica, a cultural interpreter for Kiix\u0323in Tours. \u201cWe are deeply connected to everything around us. Not just the land or the ocean, but it\u2019s also the cosmos. Our people were so connected to the cosmos, it\u2019s only with our modern technology and conveniences that we have become disconnected,\u201d said Qiic Qiica as he led a group of scientists, Indigenous leaders, tourism delegates, economic development partners, journalists... <\/p>\n

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