Podcast showcases Nuuchah-nulth businesses

By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Tchadis Leo, multimedia broadcaster, journalist, and podcaster, hosts a limited series podcast called 4VI Indigenous Voices, featuring a number of Nuu-chahnulth travel companies and entrepreneurs.

In the podcast Leo, of Homalco First Nation, travels across the borders of the traditional territories of Nuu-chah-nulth, Coast Salish, and Kwakwaka’wakw meeting with local Indigenous travel companies, while learning about traditionally infused andAboriginal-led tourism in the respective territories.

“The importance behind this podcast, specifically, is it’s allowing to shine a light on Indigenous entrepreneurial ventures across Vancouver Island and the surrounding area,” said Leo in an interview with Ha-Shilth-Sa. “Doing it in a way that we think is respectful and reflective on how that business operates.

And really display the talent and ingenuity of Indigenous communities across the island.”

Episode one features Kiixin tour company located on the traditional territory of Huu-ay-aht First Nations.

Kiixin Tours is named after Huu-ayahts ancient capital. It’s known for the ‘journey of the ancestors,’tour through the only First Nation village in southern British Columbia with a known standing ancient architecture. The area has been occupied for 3,000 years.

Wisqii, a cultural tour guide, spoke with Leo on the podcast, saying the tour