Kwakwaka’wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) people believe that our human spirit must be taken care of. We have medicines for taking care of our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. What do you do to take care of yourself? Part of the Strong Stories series, which focuses on different First Nation territories from across Canada and the United States. These stories reflect the belief that our stories are the roots of our people, our lands and our cultures. It is from our stories that we grow and become strong and proud.

The traditional territory of the Kwakwöaköa'wakw (also known as Kwakiutl) people is comprised of the coastal areas of northeastern Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada.