ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ
  • Ahousaht Departments
    • Administration
    • Chah Chum Hii Yup Tiic Mis
    • Fisheries
    • Health Strategist
    • Housing
    • Jordans Principle
    • Membership
    • Operations & Maintenance >
      • Community Infrastructure
    • Patient Travel
    • quuʔiičiƛ program
    • Qwaamahsaqin Emergency Treatment Project
    • Residential School Research
    • Security & Emergency
    • Social Development
  • Elections 2026
    • Biographies - Chief Councillor Candidates
    • Biographies - Councillor Candidates
    • 2026 Nominees List
    • Mail-In Nomination Forms
  • Council
    • Bylaws
    • Community Comprehensive Plan
    • Council Documents
    • Strategic Planning
    • 2019 AGM (Archive)
  • Culture & Events
    • Ahousaht Longhouse Project
    • Ahousaht Claim Summary
    • Culture
    • Dictionary
    • Spring 2026 Newsletter
  • Financial Stmts
  • Info
    • Contact >
      • Donation Process
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Internet
    • Maps
    • Tsunami Evacuation Zones
    • Water Taxi Directory
    • Archived Info >
      • Project Progress Updates 2018
      • Covid >
        • Covid-19 Trailers
        • Covid Info
  • Audio & Video Archives
    • p.1 - 80's and 90s miscellaneous videos
    • p.2 - early 1980s Dance Practice
    • P. 3 Gloria's Class 1980's
    • p.4 - Stanley Sam - War Story
    • p. 5 - Ku-us Songs - age unknown
    • P. 6 - Rose's Class - early 1990's
    • P.7 Lahal - Somass Hall 1997
    • P.8 Ahousaht Membership Meeting early 2000's
    • P.9 1980s media class footage
Maaqtusiis is a close-knit coastal community where culture, family, and tradition remain central to daily life.
Census 2026 Community Notice
Statistics Canada representatives will be in Ahousaht June 11–13, 2026. Enumerators will be visiting households to deliver census materials and assist residents with completing questionnaires.
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Welcome to ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ

Welcome to the official website of the ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ Nation.

ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ is one of fourteen Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, meaning “our backs against the mountains.” Ahousaht is the English spelling most commonly used in government and historical records.

More than 2,400 members belong to the ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ Nation, with families and community connections extending across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and beyond.

Many members live in Maaqtusiis, a quiet coastal community known for its strong culture, traditions, and connection to the ocean.

Visitors can reach Maaqtusiis by water taxi from the Tofino Main Street Dock, a scenic 30–40 minute trip along the west coast. We encourage guests to travel with ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ-owned and operated water taxi services to support local businesses and enjoy an authentic community experience.

Frequently Accessed Pages:
Election Nominees List
Aauuknuk (Lot 363) Claim Summary

Water Taxi Contact Info
Longhouse Update
Employment Opportunities
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Tsunami Evacuation Zones

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Donations are graciously accepted to Ahousaht via EFT. Please contact our Accounting Department for donation details.
Ahousaht appreciates all donations and guarantees that 100% of your donation goes to Ahousaht programs.
We are a qualified donee and are registered in Canada with CRA.
​Charitable receipts will be issued for donations of $50 or more.

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ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ Core Values

Iisaakstalth – respect one another
Hahuupstalth – teach one another
Ya?akstalth – care for one another
Huupiitstalth – help one another​

Heshook-ish Tsawalk – everything is one, everything is interconnected 

(250) 670 9563
(800) 991 1433
fax: (250) 670 9696

Mailing address: General Delivery,
Ahousaht BC  V0R-1A0 

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  • Ahousaht Departments
    • Administration
    • Chah Chum Hii Yup Tiic Mis
    • Fisheries
    • Health Strategist
    • Housing
    • Jordans Principle
    • Membership
    • Operations & Maintenance >
      • Community Infrastructure
    • Patient Travel
    • quuʔiičiƛ program
    • Qwaamahsaqin Emergency Treatment Project
    • Residential School Research
    • Security & Emergency
    • Social Development
  • Elections 2026
    • Biographies - Chief Councillor Candidates
    • Biographies - Councillor Candidates
    • 2026 Nominees List
    • Mail-In Nomination Forms
  • Council
    • Bylaws
    • Community Comprehensive Plan
    • Council Documents
    • Strategic Planning
    • 2019 AGM (Archive)
  • Culture & Events
    • Ahousaht Longhouse Project
    • Ahousaht Claim Summary
    • Culture
    • Dictionary
    • Spring 2026 Newsletter
  • Financial Stmts
  • Info
    • Contact >
      • Donation Process
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Internet
    • Maps
    • Tsunami Evacuation Zones
    • Water Taxi Directory
    • Archived Info >
      • Project Progress Updates 2018
      • Covid >
        • Covid-19 Trailers
        • Covid Info
  • Audio & Video Archives
    • p.1 - 80's and 90s miscellaneous videos
    • p.2 - early 1980s Dance Practice
    • P. 3 Gloria's Class 1980's
    • p.4 - Stanley Sam - War Story
    • p. 5 - Ku-us Songs - age unknown
    • P. 6 - Rose's Class - early 1990's
    • P.7 Lahal - Somass Hall 1997
    • P.8 Ahousaht Membership Meeting early 2000's
    • P.9 1980s media class footage