This project began in August 2005. The first phase lasted one year, during which time Susan Hatfield McCook gathered stories and personal histories and researched historic records and data.

In Phase 2, we have formed an advisory group to review the information gathered, decide which areas of Kwadacha history should be included, and determine how historic information, records, and artifacts should be preserved. Staff at Aatse Davie School will use this library of information and artifacts to teach our children the traditions, values, and ways of Kwadacha. Susan McCook will continue to work with Band members as our community carries out the challenge of preserving Kwadacha heritage. She is in the community frequently to work with the advisory committee, to carry out the directions of the committee, and to continue researching.

If you are interested in being part of this exciting project or if you have information or pictures from Fort Ware’s past, we invite you to contact the school at (250) 471 – 2002 or email Susan at hatfield@cnc.bc.ca.

This web page features stories and images from the people and the land. It will be updated to reflect our research and any contributions you can provide.

John Poole, on the left, with his son, Johnny Poole, on the right.

To learn about John Poole’s story, click here

Tsigazi is a story that Mary Charlie’s father passed on to her.

Click here to read the story and learn more about her.