Chief & Council

ABOUT US

About We Wai Kai Nation

Learn about our culture, creation story, current population, Chief and Council.

Newsletters & Updates

Read the latest newsletter and get updates about coming events.

Job Opportunites

Check out current job postings.

Photo Galleries

Scroll through our current and archival photos.

Programs & services

Childcare

λugʷ e las Childcare and Education Centre is located in the Quinsam Crossing Development.

Economic Development

Education

Elder Programs

The elders carry the wisdom and knowledge of our ancestors, and are a vital link between our past, present and future.

Events Calendar

Check out and subscribe to our event calendar.

Facility Rentals

The Quinsam Wellness Centre, is available for rent to band members and the general public.

Field Rentals

User Administration Fees The Communications Department is responsible for booking all the We Wai Kai Nation fields.

Housing

Income Assistance

Land

Membership

Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre

Enjoy the beautiful treasures of the sacred potlatch collection exhibited in the main and upper galleries.

Social Development

Wellness

Youth Programs

The goal is to provide programs that support youth in accomplishing their goals and dreams, and prepare them for an empowered adulthood guided by their cultures, families and traditions.

Governance

Chief & Council

Chief and Council work to deliver effective and efficient programs, businesses and services while respecting our Nation’s culture and traditions.

Financial Reports

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian Public sector accounting standards.

Laws

We Wai Kai First Nation by-laws are local laws that are passed by council to regulate affairs within the community.

Land

We Wai Kai recognizes and respects the connection of its Citizens to the land, resources and elements of the natural world that provide for its Citizens physical and spiritual needs.

Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures provide confidence to members that everyone is treated fairly and equally.

Taxation

Taxation falls under the authority of the First Nations Tax commission.

We Wai Kai Treaty Society

To support treaty negotiations toward achieving a fair and just treaty that secures the future and a better quality of life for all generations of our member nations.

Our Businesses

Cape Mudge Campsites Ltd.

Comox Valley Shake & Shingle

Lee’s Chicken

Quinsam Crossing Development

Quinsam Liquor Store Ltd.

Shell Gas Station

Smoke Signals

Starbucks

Way Key LP

Way Key Sand & Gravel

We Wai Kai Campsite

We Wai Kai Engineering

We Wai Kai Forestry

λugʷ e las Childcare and Education Centre

Events

Calendars are updated as we receive details of upcoming events.

Youth (Cape Mudge)

Youth (Quinsam)

Elders (Cape Mudge)

Elders (Quinsam)

Cape Mudge Quinsam

1:00 pm

November 24, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Culture Practice

Quinsam Wellness Centre 2005 Eagle Dr., Campbell River

All Day

November 25, 2024

Elders Lunch on Cape – 11:30am Ferry

12:00 pm

November 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Elders Lunch – Cape Hall

2:00 pm

November 25, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth Group (Quinsam)

November 25, 2024 @ 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Youth & Teens (Cape)

4:00 pm

November 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lunch Pick-Up (Cape)

All Day

November 26, 2024

Costco Trip

November 26, 2024

Costco Shopping (Quinsam)

2:00 pm

November 26, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth Group (Quinsam)

November 26, 2024 @ 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth (Cape)

Cape Mudge Learning Centre

5:00 pm

November 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fitness Class

Quinsam Hall 2005 Eagle Drive, Campbell River

All Day

November 27, 2024

Shopping & Appointments

November 27, 2024

Appointments Town Trip

2:00 pm

November 27, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth Group (Quinsam)

4:00 pm

November 27, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Teens (Cape)

5:00 pm

November 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fitness Class

Quinsam Hall 2005 Eagle Drive, Campbell River

6:00 pm

November 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We Wai Kai Elders Toonie Auction – Pre-Sales

Quinsam Hall 2005 Eagle Drive, Campbell River

11:00 am

November 28, 2024 @ 11:30 am

Game Day at Quinsam – 11:30am ferry

November 28, 2024 @ 11:30 am

Games & Snacks Elders Room

2:00 pm

November 28, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth Group (Quinsam)

November 28, 2024 @ 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth (Cape)

Cape Mudge Learning Centre

All Day

November 29, 2024

Shopping & Appointments

1:00 pm

November 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Bingo Band Office

2:00 pm

November 29, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Wicked – Movie Theatre (registration required)

November 29, 2024 @ 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Youth & Teens (Cape)