Hooksum Outdoor School

05/28/2024

Check out John White’s video.

04/05/2024

Awesome short film by Benjamin Hazel - featuring Josh Charleson.

Hesquiaht harvester Josh Charleson tells the story of the collapse and rebound of herring in his traditional territory. Produced by Olam Films - https://www....

01/23/2024

Hooksum Outdoor School is now accepting applications for the 2024 NL Waterfront and Surf Option combined course. Dates are June 21 to 27, 2024. NEW THIS YEAR - AN EXTRA COURSE DAY TO SPEND MORE TIME IN THE WATER AND HONING ALL THOSE AMAZING SKILLS Email Hooksum for an application package: [email protected]

09/13/2023

I added a few pics to the Hooksum Outdoor School website today. More to come:

Hooksum Outdoor School was established by Stephen and Karen Charleson of the Hesquiaht First Nation in 2000. Hooksum works with groups and organizations to create customized programs, courses, and...

07/27/2023

National Lifeguard Waterfront and Surf Option courses run Sept. 6 to 12, 2023 at Hooksum Outdoor School. Still spots available! Contact Karen for info and application forms: [email protected]

07/15/2023

05/22/2023

05/10/2023

We are excited to be welcoming visitors back to Hooksum this summer! Can hardly wait!

03/11/2023

ḥiḥiškʷiiʔatḥa nism̓aakqin: Speaking Hesquiaht Language on our Land
August 2-30, 2023
For more updates and information: Complete and submit these online forms:

Fill and submit for updates on ḥiḥiškʷiiʔatḥa nism̓aakqin: Speaking Hesquiaht Language on our Land Summer, 2023 in Hesquiat Harbour/Peninsula, BC. Also follow "Hesquiaht Language Program" and "Hooksum Outdoor School" on Facebook.

01/04/2023

Next dates for NL Waterfront and Surf Option combined course: June 23 - 28, 2023
Contact Hooksum for Application Forms and Information at: [email protected]
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Hooksum Outdoor School was established by Stephen and Karen Charleson of the Hesquiaht First Nation in 2000. Hooksum works with groups and organizations to create customized programs, courses, and...