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This is photos/video taken from the final day (October 31st, 2009) of the O'Neill Coldwater Classic in Tofino which is the traditional Territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. This is the first time such an event has been held in Nuuchahnulth territory. This was also a first for Canada. Peter Devries, who is a local of Tofino, won first place, taking home $20k. This is the first time a Canadian has ever won first place in any professional surf competition anywhere in the world. The first ...

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Every thing is going to be alright.. Bumbershoot 2009, Seattle Washington. An annual music/art festival every labor day weekend.

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Jason Mraz at Bumbershoot, an annual music festival in Seattle.

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Black Eyed Peas, I got a feeling, Bumbershoot 2009, Seattle. September 7, 2009. LIVE

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Tseshaht First Nations, the first inhabitants of the Alberni Valley, officially welcomed the World Under 17 World Hockey Championships into their traditional territory. This is the Tseshaht First Nation welcome song sung by various members of the tribe. Tseshaht is a tribe of about 1000 members situated in the Alberni Valley. Tseshaht is affiliated with the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth tribes who have occupied the rustic West Coast of Vancouver Island for thousands of years. there were various teams ...

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The Nuu-chah-nulth song being performed at the Memorial for the late Wawmeesh, George Watts, of the Tseshaht First Nation. This song is for all Nuuchahnulth who have occupied the rustic West Coast of Vancouver Island for thousands of years. Nuu-chah-nulth translates to "All along the mountains and sea". Aht, means "people of"...... Nuu-chah-nulth-aht means "people of the mountains and sea". Nuuchahnulth consists of 15 tribes which also includes the Makah of Neah Bay Washington. The following ...

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Hesquiaht Chiefs perform at the memorial potlatch held in honor of Wawmeesh, George Watts of the Tseshaht First Nation. This is a hinkeets (sea serpent headdress) dance. The family of the late Wawmeesh (George Watts) held a grand three day potlatch in November 2006 attended by thousands in honor of an amazing person. The potlatch was about 45 hrs throughout the three days. George touched the lives of many, and was an amazing family man. The Hesquiaht Chiefs were one of many nations to bring ...

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Tyee hawilth Huu-ah-aht, Tliishin Song Song belonging to the Tyee Hawilth (head chief) of the Huu-ay-aht Nation of Anacla in Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada. This was performed at the memorial potlatch held in honor of the late Wawmeesh -- George Watts of the Tseshaht First Nation. The family of the late Wawmeesh held a grand three day potlatch in November 2006attended by thousands in honor of an amazing person. George touched the lives of many. Huu-ay-aht were one of many tribes who took ...

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The Huu-ay-aht First Nation presents a totem pole to the family of the late Wawmeesh, George Watts, of the Tseshaht First Nation. This was in recognition of the hard work and contributions George did for the people of the Huu-ay-aht, of Anacla, Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada. This pole will be erected at the new world class Tseshaht Administration building in October 2007 in Port Alberni. The family of the late Wawmeesh (George Watts) held a grand three day potlatch in November 2006 ...

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