2023 Huu-ay-aht Days Registration |
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Huu-ay-aht citizens are invited to the 2023 Huu-ay-aht Days Camp out in our beautiful ḥahuułi (territory) on August 11-13.
Please fill out the registration form as best as you can to help Huu-ay-aht know how many citizens will be attending for planning.
Details to know:
1. This camp-out event will take place at Pachena Beach at the reserved sites. Please bring own camping gear, as it will not be supplied. You don't have to worry about applying for a Permit. Huu-ay-aht will have a general permit for that weekend
2. Gas cards will be handed out to citizens on Friday, August 11, 2023, between 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. at the House of Huu-ay-aht.
3. Ferry costs will be reimbursed. Please keep your receipts. Huu-ay-aht is only able to reimburse you if you have your receipt. Reimbursements are done by cheque or direct deposit, which can take up to a week to two weeks.
4. If you would like to sell your art, vendors must fill out a different form. Please note, you are responsible for your own set up (tables, chairs, etc.). We ask that you donate one item to go towards a giveaway.
For vendor form: click here
5.Chili and Bannock/Fried Bread Cook-Off Contest
There will be a chili and bannock/fried bread cook-off contest! If you would like to participate, please indicate that in your registration. Huu-ay-aht citizens vote and the winner takes home a prize! Citizens who are participating, please have your chili and/or Bannock/Fried Bread ready for the contest, start time at 11:30 a.m. at the House of Huu-ay-aht on Friday, August 11.
There will be a chili and bannock/fried bread cook-off contest! If you would like to participate, please indicate that in your registration. Huu-ay-aht citizens vote and the winner takes home a prize! Citizens who are participating, please have your chili and/or Bannock/Fried Bread ready for the contest, start time at 11:30 a.m. at the House of Huu-ay-aht on Friday, August 11.
6. Huu-ay-aht staff will be kicking off the weekend with a catered lunch and chili and bannock/fried bread cook-off contest at the House of Huu-ay-aht, followed by activities at the Pachena Beach private sites. Then, citizens will take over and spend their weekend together however they please.
7. Huu-ay-aht government will provide one catered lunch at the House of Huu-ay-aht on Friday, August 11, then citizens are responsible for their food and drink for the remainder of the weekend.
8. There are no recycling bins at the campground. Please pack out what you pack in.
9. Volunteers are needed to help throughout the weekend. example: ensuring citizens are not leaving garbage out, watching their children, practicing Huu-ay-aht sacred principles, helping individuals if help is needed, etc.
10. We ask that citizens are diligent with their own health. If you have special requirements please ensure you are prepared. If you have allergies, please ensure you have an Epipen on you. Please note, this is a camping event and may not be suitable for some with disabilities. Use your own discretion.
11. Parents are responsible for their children. We can't stress it enough, please keep an eye on your children at all times.
12. Huu-ay-aht Days is an alcohol and drug-free event, please do not attend if you are under the influence.
13. As a community, let Huu-ay-aht sacred principles guide us through the weekend: ʔiisaak (greater respect), ʔuuʔałuk (taking care of...), Hišuk ma c̕awak (Everything is one)
We can't wait to gather and celebrate Huu-ay-aht culture! Bring your shawls and drums.