K’odi holds a seat in the ancient traditional governance system of the Musǥa̱makw Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w and is the visionary founder of Nawalakw.

Recognizing the role of our environment as a critical foundation for serving the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and economic needs of all people, K’odi believes that deep healing for Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw people begins with a reconnection to their land, their language and their cultural heritage. His vision is that kwak̓wala will once again be spoken fluently by youth and elders alike.

The multi-phase project includes a language and culture camp, training and capacity-building programs, and food sovereignty with a 2.5 acre farm that supplies healthy and sustainable foods grown and harvested locally. A world-class tourism destination (in development) will generate opportunities for employment throughout the territory and sustainable revenue to fund programming.

The first phase, the Nawalakw Language & Culture Camp opened in July 2022 and has been welcoming youth and community participants to culture camps year-round. The 2400 square foot solar-powered facility has the capacity for 24 students, teachers and support staff for cultural and language revitalization programs, while protecting the biodiversity of this sacred place, and ensuring its legacy lives on for generations to come.

Prior to founding Nawalakw, K’odi was lead tour guide for Sea Wolf adventures, an Indigenous-owned adventure tour operator and the culture and language teacher at the Gwa’sala Nakwaxda’xw school.

He resides in ‘Ya̱lis, Alert Bay, with his wife Alisha and their two sons Dallas and Zayden.