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.