Hooksum Outdoor School

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Awesome short film by Benjamin Hazel - featuring Josh Charleson.

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

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]

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

MY SITE 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...

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]

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

ḥiḥiškʷiiʔatḥa nism̓aakqin: Speaking Hesquiaht Language on our Land
August 2-30, 2023
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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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MY SITE 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...