I-Hos Gallery

I-Hos Gallery I-Hos Gallery is a First Nations Gallery and Gift Shop located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island Our culture is expressed through our art.
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I-Hos Gallery presents a collection of traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast artwork, including masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry, wood carvings and more produced by First Nations artists. We are located between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island, on the site of the original K’ómoks Village. We deal directly with all of our First Nation artists and provide you with all legends and

artist biographies. The beautiful house front design of I-Hos Gallery incorporates a whale, “Queneesh” and the double headed sea serpent, “I-Hos”. These creatures represent important crests of the K’ómoks people. Standing inside of the entrance pole is a sxwayxwey (kway kway) dancer. The dancer wears a mask with protruding eyes and tongue. The dancer carries a scallop shell rattle and wears a tunic of swan feathers. This prestigious dance was a privilege of high-ranking K’ómoks families. This exceptional artwork was designed exclusively for I-Hos Gallery by Calvin Hunt in 1995 and was carved with the assistance of his nephew Mervyn Child and cousin Geary Cranmer.

06/12/2026

BRING THE KIDS: STORYTIME WITH FLORA SMIGEL

From 6:30–7 PM on June 26, children's author and storyteller Flora Smigel will take the Plaza stage with a special storytime for kids and families.

Flora will be reading from the children's books she has written — stories made to be heard out loud, shared between generations, and carried home in the hearts of the kids who hear them. Bring a blanket. Bring a little one. Bring yourself.


🕡 Storytime: 6:30–7 PM

📍 Downtown Courtenay Plaza

📅 Friday, June 26 | 5–9 PM (festival runs the full evening)

🎟️ Free admission — All ages


Part of the K'ómoks Fusion Festival, opening Summer Pulse 2026 in partnership with the Queneesh Indigenous Community Society.



Summer Pulse on the Plaza is a series of free monthly mini-festivals running all summer long in Downtown Courtenay. Presented by Comox Valley Arts (CV/Arts), Comox Valley Art Gallery (CVAG), Downtown Courtenay BIA, Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Comox Valley Q***r Centre and Elevate.

Brought to you by Comox Valley Arts, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Downtown Courtenay BIA, Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Q***r Centre Comox Valley, and Elevate the Arts



06/11/2026

Our National Indigenous People's Day 2026 celebrations are only 10 days away! Please share our poster far and wide. Thank you to Kwakwaxolas Puntletz for the beautiful design this year and thank you to our community and cultural partners for your incredible support and collaboration

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, voices, and contribut...
06/09/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
To support learning and growing, we’ve expanded our collection of books by Indigenous authors for readers of all ages. Explore fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, poetry, and children’s books online or in person.
Shop online at ihosgallery.com/collections/books-1
Or in person at 3310 Comox Road, Courtenay BC June hours are 10-5 Tuesday to Saturday

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We are excited to announce that thanks to our wonderful artists, customers and donors that we were able to raise $2000 f...
06/05/2026

We are excited to announce that thanks to our wonderful artists, customers and donors that we were able to raise $2000 for the first round of the new I-Hos Gallery Bursary!
The first recipients will be presented at the National Indigenous People's Day event that K'ómoks First Nation is hosting one June 20th.

If you would like to contribute you can donate using the link below, share this post, or check out are exclusive to I-Hos Apparel online or in store.
ihosgallery.com/collections/gifts/donate

G̱ilakas’la / Thank You to everyone who made this possible!

We will be closing at 12pm today. Back to normal schedule tomorrow sorry for any inconvenience.
06/03/2026

We will be closing at 12pm today. Back to normal schedule tomorrow sorry for any inconvenience.

We have a new smudge blend from CorVee Forest Foragers!"Our UNITY SMUDGE is a blend of local red cedar boughs, Balsam fi...
05/23/2026

We have a new smudge blend from CorVee Forest Foragers!

"Our UNITY SMUDGE is a blend of local red cedar boughs, Balsam fir bark and Sage. We powder them and make our smudge with the intentions of passing on our love for one another to you. As partners we have descended from the east and west of Turtle island, therefor we incorporate as much as possible from both our cultures.
We hope you enjoy our blend

I-Hos Gallery Bursary - Apply TodayAt I-Hos Gallery, we are always exploring meaningful ways to support Indigenous artis...
05/22/2026

I-Hos Gallery Bursary - Apply Today

At I-Hos Gallery, we are always exploring meaningful ways to support Indigenous artists. One of the main ways we do this is by purchasing artwork directly from artists whenever possible.

We also recognize the important role we can play in helping artists build their skills, confidence, and creative capacity.

The I-Hos Gallery Bursary was created to support Indigenous artists in their professional development and help them access opportunities, tools, and training that strengthen their artistic practice.

Bursary Details
Application deadlines: January 30, May 30, and September 30
Maximum award amount: up to $1,000
The number and value of awards vary each intake based on available funding and application suitability
Priority is given to K’ómoks members, though applications are welcome from Indigenous artists across the region
This bursary program is made possible through donor support

We want to hear:
How would this opportunity help grow your artistic practice?
What skills, knowledge, or tools have you been hoping to access?

Examples of eligible expenses include:
Classes and workshops
Travel costs related to training
Software and digital tools
Studio infrastructure or equipment

Examples of ineligible expenses include:
General art materials or supplies for your current practice
Home or studio rent

Link to I-Hos Bursary Policy: https://bit.ly/43tCod6
Link I-Hos Bursary Online Application: https://bit.ly/4wHk9OU

If you are unsure whether your idea is eligible, please reach out. We are happy to answer questions and help guide you through the process.

The selected recipient will be presented with the bursary during this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Saturday, June 20.

Happy Bee Day! 🐝🪻🌷
05/20/2026

Happy Bee Day! 🐝🪻🌷

05/14/2026

Today, Grandmother’s Voice honours Dr. Evelyn Voyageur.

Dr. Voyageur’s work reminds us that health is not only physical. It is spiritual, emotional, mental, cultural, relational, and deeply connected to community. Her leadership in Indigenous health, cultural safety, nursing education, and community-based wellness has helped open doors for safer, more respectful care.

To be guided by community means listening first. It means understanding that care is not something done to people, but something built with them. It means honouring language, culture, ceremony, family, grief, humour, and the whole person.

Today, we honour Dr. Evelyn Voyageur and every Nurse, Grandmother, Grandfather, Auntie, Uncle, Elder, Sister, Brother, Two-Spirit relative, Helper, Healer, and Caregiver who has made someone feel seen, safe, and less alone.

We cannot name every hero this week, but we know they are everywhere. If someone has cared for you, taught you, advocated for you, or helped you heal, we welcome you to share their photo or story with us.

Read today’s full story, Guided by Community, on the Grandmother’s Voice blog:
https://grandmothersvoice.com/guided-by-community/

Address

3310 Comox Road
Courtenay, BC
V9N3P8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12503397702

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