centralcoastbc.com Home Central Coast Membership Search Contact Info communities Bella Bella Bella Coola Dawsons Land. Denny Island Duncanby Land. Firvale Hagensborg Klemtu Namu Ocean Falls Oweekeno Tallheo Stuie		An Introduction to Klemtu Klemtu, the only currently occupied village in Kitasoo/Xai’xais territory, is located on the east coast of Swindle Island. The people of Klemtu come from two distinct cuiltural linguistic groups. The Kitasoo component is of Tsimshian origin related to many Nations from the neighbouring north coast including Prince Rupert, Terrace, Port Simpson and Hartley Bay. The Xai’xais (roughly, pronounced “high-hice”) are from the the Kwa’kwala language group. While the Kitasoo/xai’xais work with other tsimshian groups on treaty development, they are part of the Oweekeno-Kitasoo-Nuxalk tribal Council, based in Bella Coola. Klemtu is situated on a sheltered harbour safe from all inclement weather. There is a fuel dock, a new float and a telephone at the gangway on the public dock. There is a well stocked store, a café and excellent water at the dock. Small fish processing, hatchery and commercial fishing have been the mainstay of this population. Recently the Kitasoo people have taken an active role in moving towards forest related economic activity. Tourism plays and increasingly important role. Value added opportunities in both the fishing and forest industry are of interest to this community. Small business development occurs. Educational and historical sharing of information occurs in conjunction with the Discovery Coast BC Ferry run. PLEASE NOTE : The Central Coast Regional District is in process of validating the above text with First Nations. Please consider the content to be unofficial at this time. back