Hereditary chiefs and matriarchs are important people within the Kwakwaka’wakw (kwok-wok-ya-wokw) culture. They are both powerful and respected positions held within the community. Are there some important people within your community?

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.