Kackaamin incorporates Aboriginal historical perspective, culture, and traditions. This is inclusive of traditional rituals such as Cleansing Ceremonies, Smudging, the Talking Circle, Spiritual Baths, Sweats, and Sacred Fires.
Kackaamin often practices Nuu-chah-nulth culture, teachings, and traditions. We also recognize and encourage families to practice their traditions, teachings, culture, and protocols.
Hishuk-ish Tsa-wak
This phrase means 'everything is one', or everything is connected. For example, when you drop a pebble into a body of water, the entire body of water ripples and is affected. As humans, relationship and connection to the land and others is vital for well-being and survival.