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About Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Huu-ay-aht First Nations is a self-governing Nuu-chah-nulth Nation whose lands are in the Barkley Sound region on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations is a Nuu-chah-nulth Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Its lands are in the Barkley Sound region at the entrance to Alberni Inlet. The main community, Anacla, is about six kilometres from Bamfield. The ancient village site of Kiix̣in, where the people lived until the 1880s, is recognized as a National Historic Site. Today visitors can learn about it on Kiix̣in cultural tours.
Huu-ay-aht is one of five Nations that signed the Maa-nulth Treaty, which came into effect on April 1, 2011. As a self-governing Nation, Huu-ay-aht fully owns and governs more than 8,200 hectares of land. Hereditary chiefs (Ḥaw̓iiḥ) work alongside the elected council, and citizens take part in decisions through People's Assemblies. The Nation is a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and the Maa-nulth Treaty Society.
Community life is guided by three sacred principles:
- ʔiisaak: respect
- ʔuuʔałuk: taking care of
- hišuk ma c̕awak: everything is connected
The Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses sets the direction for 13 businesses. These include the Hačas Inn, Awis Guesthouse and Marina, Upnit Lodge, Bamfield East Dock and Pachena Bay Campground, along with forestry work. The Nation also runs community programs such as Child and Family Wellness. Learn more at huuayaht.org.
- People
- Nuu-chah-nulth
- Treaty
- Maa-nulth Treaty
- Tribal council
- Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
- Headquarters
- Port Alberni
- Band number
- 663
- Population
- 733
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