Our Story

When I was a young dancer at a pow wow, I remember shaking hands with this beautiful Kòkomis after Grand Entry. Her skin was the softest, smoothest, and most delicate skin that I had ever felt. So much so that I quickly went and grabbed my mother from the audience to introduce her to this Kòkomis just so she could shake her hands too. With mommy in tow, I asked her “what is your secret for such soft hands?” She simply replied that she kept lotion in her purse and used it after every time she washed her hands - “oh and always before bed.” I’ve never forgotten that Traditional Knowledge!

As the Moons pass, I hope to grow with the beauty and grace that radiates from the unconditional love and care that only a Kòkomis can give. Now always putting this Kòkomis teaching into my daily skincare practice is a bit of a different story. #KòkomisGoals

With great humility and privilege, I acknowledge that KòkomisKin is located on X̱wemelch'stn within Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w.

Creator & Kin

  • Kinwa Bluesky

    FOUNDER & CREATOR

    As a young woman, I left my territory and travelled west for my higher education. I first settled in SC'IANEW (Beecher Bay) and W̱SÁNEĆ Territory. I now live softly on the unceded territory and homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of məθkʷəy̓ plant. I have raised all three of my bear cubs - Kwaya’tsiiq’Kwe, Tewehigan, and Kee’jic - in this hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking land. I affectionately call them, “my little Anishnaa-nulth.” Each one supports KòkomisKin through their own unique gifts - along with a sprinkling of teenage labour-fuelled angst.

  • Nidòdemag (My Family)

  • Kòkomis Janet Kaponicin

    My Djòdjo Janet Kaponicin moved here when all three of her grandchildren were technically aged two and under. They have always called her Kòkomis. She is our Matriarch. Kòkomis is never further than two blocks away.

    She does the heavy-lifting of product sampling and gifting KòkomisKin to everyone she knows. Having that said, she has the hands of an Olympic weight lifter or perhaps full time construction labourer. In truth, she’s actually a personal care-aide for people affected by para/quadriplegia, those who are infirm, and our elderly. So if you ever have the pleasure of shaking her hands, know that they have nurtured and cared for many of our loved ones over the years. She needs her namesake’s skin and body care products the most out of everyone!

  • Kwaya’tsiiq’Kwe Bluesky

    I am a member of the Sandy Lake First Nation. I’m also Nuu-chah-nulth from Ahousaht, ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ - People with their back to the mountains and land. My name, pronounced qʷayac̕iik, means wolf. In Anishinaabemowin, ‘kwe’ is woman. I am Wolf Woman.

    I attend Lester B. Pearson College in beautiful SC'IANEW (Beecher Bay) territory - The Place of the Big Fish. I now reside in the salmon house of ŦÁ¸WEN (Coho). I am in the Climate Action Leadership Diploma program.

    I’m a digital artist. I help with KòkomisKin t-shirt and bag designs, product labelling and packaging, and event booths. I’m also the hand model in residence.

  • Tewehigan Bluesky

    My name Tewehigan Tsawalk means ‘One Drum’ in our languages. I am an animator and digital artist. I’m a VR gamer.

    I help with graphic art and design for KòkomisKin. I also have to do social media video editing. It’s a lot.

  • Kee’jic Bluesky

    My name is Kee’jic Nis’mai’is (Cedar Land Being). I’m in Grade 9. I made the basketball team. I’m a gamer. I also do art.

    For KòkomisKin, I am mostly the muscle behind the scenes. I help my mom with moving all of the raw materials and drums, packaging and deliveries, and event setup and teardowns. I’ll help shoot video content.