Ink People Center for the Arts: Stories of Wigi

Stories of Wigi will collect and amplify stories that may have been lost to time, previously ignored, or are otherwise unknown.

Wigi, Soulatluk (the language of the Wiyot people) for Humboldt Bay, has shaped the experiences in this region since time immemorial.

Tranquil and tumultuous, holding stories and cultures that reflect this dynamism, Wigi’s history and future are stewarded by its inhabitants, past and present. We protect what we care about, and we orient ourselves to this through our experiences and by listening to our community's experiences.

Storytelling has long been used to protect important knowledge, express shared values, and ensure that those who inhabit this place after us are prepared for the cyclic nature of time. Stories of Wigi is a venue for all members of these lands that share space with Wigi to share their stories, and speak to our neighbors in time, telling them what is essential to us now.

By coming together to listen and share, we become a stronger community, more aware of the truths held by people we might never have met otherwise.