"House of Sim-oi-Ghets" means "House of Chiefs" in the Tsimshian language. The arts and craft gift shop was originally built and opened in 1971 with a general store. In 1995 the Kitsumkalum Community Center and House of Sim-oi-Ghets was rebuilt to resemble a traditional long house. The new building was re-opened in April 1996.The store displays an original west coast design by the late local artist Freda Diesing. The designs depict the four main crests of Kitsumkalum: Eagle, Killer whale, Raven, and Wolf, with a Robin on top. The Robin is associated with the legend of how and why the First Nations' people settled here. more... See more text