The Heiltsuk / ˈheɪltsək /, [3][4] sometimes historically referred to as Bella Bella, [1] or Híɫzaqv are an Indigenous people of the Central Coast region in British Columbia, centred on the island community of Bella Bella. The government of the Heiltsuk people is the Heiltsuk Nation, though the term is also used to describe the community.

The Heiltsuk Nation (Heiltsuk: Haíɫzaqv) is a First Nations government in the Central Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, centred on Campbell Island in the community of Bella Bella, British Columbia.

We are committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of the Haíɫzaqv people. Our vision is rooted in preserving and revitalizing our cultural heritage while promoting a sustainable relationship with our environment. We honour the teachings passed down through the ages, embracing our unique customs, languages, and practices.

2017年4月5日 · The oral history of the Heiltsuk Nation, an Aboriginal group based on the Central Coast of British Columbia, tells of a coastal strip of land that did not freeze during the ice age, making it a...

2017年4月7日 · An ancient archaeological discovery on Triquet Island on B.C.'s Central Coast affirms the Heiltsuk Nation’s oral tales. The newly found village site is estimated to be three times as old as the Great Pyramid at Giza and among the most ancient human settlements in North America, as the researchers from the Hakai Institute suggest.

2006年2月7日 · The Heiltsuk are an Indigenous people who have occupied a part of the central coast of British Columbia in the vicinity of Milbanke Sound and Fisher Channel. Historically, Europeans referred to the Heiltsuk as the Bella Bella, a term anglicized from the name of a site located near the present-day community of the same name.

2021年8月31日 · The Bella Bella tribe (also known as the Heiltsuk tribe) is a Northwest Indian Tribe that has been located on the Central Coast of British Columbia for many thousands of years. They identify as being from one or more of five tribal groups: These tribes came together to form the Bella Bella tribe in the 19th century.

The amalgamated territories of the present-day Heiltsuk Nation includes Wuyalitx, ‘Qvuqvayaitxv, Wuilitxv, Yisdaitxv and Xixis tribes, with the administrative heart of the Nation in the village of Bella Bella, previously known as “Waglisla,” located on Campbell Island on the Central Coast.

2024年10月15日 · The Heiltsuk people, also known as the Bella Bella, are an Indigenous group from the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. They have a rich history and culture deeply connected to the land and sea.

The language of the Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) is Haíɫzaqvḷa, a living language that expresses our worldview and way of life. Our language connects us to the wisdom and knowledge of our ancestors and infuses our people with valuable insights and understanding.