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Young woman prepares to live remotely in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest

Ista Oud, 19, plans to spend a year off-grid in Nuxalk territory

A young Bella Coola woman is preparing to live remotely and off-grid in Nuxalk territory for at least a year.

“I would like some space for myself to detach from all the things our society finds comfort in,” said Ista Oud, 19, who is a member of the Nuxalk Nation and graduated from Acwsaltca School in June 2023.

“I want to connect with the teachings I have learned from previous teachers.

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Monica Lamb-Yorski

About the Author: Monica Lamb-Yorski

A B.C. gal, I was born in Alert Bay, raised in Nelson, graduated from the University of Winnipeg, and wrote my first-ever article for the Prince Rupert Daily News.
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