Sea Wolf Adventures - Grizzly Bear Viewing
Sea Wolf Adventures - Grizzly Bear Viewing

About Sea Wolf Adventures

Gilakas’la (Hello),

We are Sea Wolf Adventures.

We are the Kwakwaka’wakw, the Kwak´wala-speaking people, made up of 18 tribes. Our traditional territory reaches from what is known as northern Vancouver Island, southeast to the middle of the island, and to smaller islands and inlets such as Johnstone Strait.

Discover our deep connection to the land, where our rich culture has been physically and spiritually sustained by the animals, trees, and waters of this region for millennia.

Led by our owner Mike Willie, a proud member of the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis people, our team of Indigenous knowledge keepers takes great pride in introducing visitors to our homeland. Our trained guides play an important role in keeping our culture alive today, by sharing the truth behind travel through our territories. We take visitors to Alert Bay, which was one of several traditional Kwakwaka’wakw villages where our people were resettled and schooled by the government.

Residential schools and a Potlatch ban came down on our people like an iron hand and we break free of this by being active in Potlatches today as ceremonial leaders.“Potlatch is a way to carry out traditional governance for the people. A way to look after the old people,” explains owner Mike Willie. “Potlatch is a way to maintain intertribal connections, by dancing your masks, stories, and songs in front of other tribes to record our history. A way to carry forward teachings for the future generations.”

We carry forward these teachings by taking great pride in being able to pass on the knowledge of our ancestors and being active in exercising our traditional laws that protect our lands and waters for our future generations.

We are honoured to share our beautiful home with visitors from around the globe.

Join us on a journey into the beating heart of our homeland.

The calm waters reflect the boat, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere, and the mountainous background fades into mist, adding to the mystery and beauty of the scene. This image embodies the essence of our tours — connecting with the natural world in a respectful, peaceful manner, while learning and appreciating the significance of these lands and waters to the Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw people. #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gonorthisland #indigenousbc #musgamakwdzawadaenuxw

The calm waters reflect the boat, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere, and the mountainous background fades into mist, adding to the mystery and beauty of the scene. This image embodies the essence of our tours — connecting with the natural world in a respectful, peaceful manner, while learning and appreciating the significance of these lands and waters to the Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw people. #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gonorthisland #indigenousbc #musgamakwdzawadaenuxw ...

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and guests, both from around the world and locally, for supporting our Indigenous-owned company throughout the 2024 season. It has been our honor and privilege to share the beauty of our territories and waters with you. We are deeply grateful for the return of the wild salmon this year, which holds special significance for us, our culture, and the health of our ecosystems! #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #swa #seasonwrap #gonorthisland #indigenousbc 📸 @dolfvermeulen

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and guests, both from around the world and locally, for supporting our Indigenous-owned company throughout the 2024 season. It has been our honor and privilege to share the beauty of our territories and waters with you. We are deeply grateful for the return of the wild salmon this year, which holds special significance for us, our culture, and the health of our ecosystems! #seawolfadventures #traveltruthbeauty #swa #seasonwrap #gonorthisland #indigenousbc 📸 @dolfvermeulen ...

📸 @gatu04

📸 @gatu04 ...

Can language revitalization be incorporated on boats? Yes it can! Language revitalization is essential for First Nations as it connects people to their culture, heritage, and identity. In today’s world, it serves as a powerful act of reclaiming history, restoring cultural pride, and strengthening communities. Revitalizing Indigenous languages is not just about preserving words; it’s about preserving knowledge, values, and worldviews that have shaped these communities for generations. As languages come back to life, they foster resilience, healing, and a deeper connection to the land, offering a path forward in a world that urgently needs diverse voices and perspectives. Take a look at our leading language revitalization organization @nawalakwhealingsociety! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #language #languagerevitalization #paradigms #nawalakwhealingsociety 📸-@dolfvermeulen

Can language revitalization be incorporated on boats? Yes it can! Language revitalization is essential for First Nations as it connects people to their culture, heritage, and identity. In today’s world, it serves as a powerful act of reclaiming history, restoring cultural pride, and strengthening communities. Revitalizing Indigenous languages is not just about preserving words; it’s about preserving knowledge, values, and worldviews that have shaped these communities for generations. As languages come back to life, they foster resilience, healing, and a deeper connection to the land, offering a path forward in a world that urgently needs diverse voices and perspectives. Take a look at our leading language revitalization organization @nawalakwhealingsociety! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #language #languagerevitalization #paradigms #nawalakwhealingsociety 📸-@dolfvermeulen ...

We can learn a lot from our furry friends in knowing what they have to go through. #seawolfadventures #swa #grizzlybear #gonorthisland #patience

We can learn a lot from our furry friends in knowing what they have to go through. #seawolfadventures #swa #grizzlybear #gonorthisland #patience ...

He’s back! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gonorthisland

He’s back! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #gonorthisland ...

A fine reel from one of our guests!

A fine reel from one of our guests! ...

The Great Bear Rainforest Photography Tour is coming up! Here’s a little reminder of what’s out here!

The Great Bear Rainforest Photography Tour is coming up! Here’s a little reminder of what’s out here! ...

Many many people have connected to this mountain, in the recent years, and it really is a special place in many hearts. But we’d like to share just the titbit of information on what this mountain means to us as the four tribes of the Dzawada̱'enux̱w. The Musg̱a̱makw Dzawada̱'enux̱w is: Kingcome, Gilford, Hopetown, and Wakeman. For millennia, we’ve paid respect to this mountain and what it represents. It is rich with Gwawa̱'enux̱w history which we uphold tremendously. Many non-Musg̱a̱makw, in recent times, have flown there, landed on there, got married on there, and therefore hold this mountain in high regard; it’s a special place that you can see from the Broughton Archipelago. This mountain is known to our people as K̕we and has a deep beautiful history! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #musgamakwdzawadaenuxw #kwe

Many many people have connected to this mountain, in the recent years, and it really is a special place in many hearts. But we’d like to share just the titbit of information on what this mountain means to us as the four tribes of the Dzawada̱`enux̱w. The Musg̱a̱makw Dzawada̱`enux̱w is: Kingcome, Gilford, Hopetown, and Wakeman. For millennia, we’ve paid respect to this mountain and what it represents. It is rich with Gwawa̱`enux̱w history which we uphold tremendously. Many non-Musg̱a̱makw, in recent times, have flown there, landed on there, got married on there, and therefore hold this mountain in high regard; it’s a special place that you can see from the Broughton Archipelago. This mountain is known to our people as K̕we and has a deep beautiful history! #seawolfadventures #swa #traveltruthbeauty #musgamakwdzawadaenuxw #kwe ...

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