Ahousaht

Ahousaht is the largest of the Nuu-chah-nulth nations with over 2000 members. Located in a small bay on the east side of Flores Island in Clayoquot Sound is the village of Maaqtusiis where roughly 1/3 of their members reside. The traditional territories of the Ahousaht people are bordered by the Hesquiaht and Tla-o-qui-aht nations to the north and south respectively. These territories, within and beyond the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, are home to an incredibly diverse ecosystem and a rare ancient temperate rain forest. The Ahousaht people have lived in harmony with these territories since time immemorial guided by an understanding of the Nuu-chah-nulth worldview, “Hishuk ish tsawalk” which means “everything is one.”

With open arms and a big “chuu way!” the Ahousaht First Nation invites you to explore and learn about the people, territories, opportunities, and culture.