'Ksan Historical Indian Village

 
'Ksan Indian Village, near Hazelton, is an open-air museum near a traditional Gitksan Indian settlement. In summer there are also film shows and traditional dances. Various aspects of Gitskan culture are on display in seven tribal longhouses, each guarded by their ancient totem pole.

Three houses can only be viewed as part of a guided tour of the 'Ksan Indian Village. This is an opportunity to learn about these people's daily lives and the potlatch ceremony, as well as the symbolism of the carving on the totem poles. A number of Indian carvers have their workshops in the village, and their work is on sale in the Gift Shop together with other Indian books and artifacts.

The North Western National Exhibition Center and Museum houses valuable carvings and ritual objects.
Address: 'Ksan Historical Indian Village, Box 326, Hazelton, BC V0J1Y0, Canada
Phone: 1 (250) 842-5544, Fax: 1 (250) 842-6533
Hours:
April 1 to September 30: 9am-5pm
October 1 to March 31: 9:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Sun, Sat

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