Hayuquithłumqa Qwayatic is Genevive’s Traditional name, which translates to two hundred wolves in the Wolf Society, a name her great-great Grandmother held.

nuučaanułaht, originating from Ahousaht, Kelthsmaht and is a recognized Elder and Cultural Practitioner. She grew up in Port Alberni, BC and is a fluent Nuu-cha-nulth speaker. She leads language lessons, sharing language within cultural programs at VNFC. Her mother was a well-known Master Weaver, from creating Maquinna Cedar hats to beading cultural works of art.

My Grandmother Jessie Webster. She taught me to weave Maquinna hats. My Grandfather was a linguist, I’d watch him teach others. I was unable to go to school so I learned by reading the T’aat’aaqsapa dictionary, as well from other Speakers.

VNFC Workshops:

Genevieve is proud of the fact that I can speak and teach my nuučaanułh language and being a part of the Urban Language Hub. Genevieve leads Cedar weaving, beading and is comfortable Opening the Table and sharing Prayers in language. Her favorite word is iissaak, which means, “To Respect yourself and others at the same time”.