In Indigenous cultures, bears play a significant role. For the Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation, bears uphold the laws of their ancestors, helping preserve language, traditions, and values. In the ecosystem, bears help feed the birds, nourish the soil, and sustain the growth of the forest. Illahee means “our lands and our place within them” in Chinook… The post Illahee: Bears appeared first on BC Rural Centre.
