ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ Ahousaht Maaqtusiis
ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ is one of fourteen Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations, meaning "our backs against the mountains".
More than 2,400 members call ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ home, with families and community connections reaching across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and beyond.
Maaqtusiis, a quiet and culturally strong community, is located on the southeastern tip of Flores Island; about a 30-minute boat ride north of Tofino.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic 30-40 minute water taxi ride from Tofino Main St. Dock to ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ.
We encourage guests to travel with ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ-owned and operated water taxis for an authentic and community supported experience.
(see our INFO page for list of water taxis)
More than 2,400 members call ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ home, with families and community connections reaching across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, and beyond.
Maaqtusiis, a quiet and culturally strong community, is located on the southeastern tip of Flores Island; about a 30-minute boat ride north of Tofino.
Visitors can enjoy a scenic 30-40 minute water taxi ride from Tofino Main St. Dock to ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ.
We encourage guests to travel with ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ-owned and operated water taxis for an authentic and community supported experience.
(see our INFO page for list of water taxis)
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Ahousaht Administration – Holiday Closure Notice:
Please be advised that Ahousaht Administration offices will be closed for Christmas Break from 12pm on Friday, December 19th until Sunday, January 4th, 2026. We kindly encourage all community members and businesses to wrap up any important business before the closure wherever possible. Thank you for your understanding. We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎄✨ |
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Ahousaht Reconciliation (virtual) Language Gatherings will start on November 18th 2025 and will continue until March 31, 2027.
The Zoom link is the same for ALL language gatherings: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87029193022?pwd=9hlpPDzriMA5nD8OR6t0y9Ntx0l19Q.1 
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CALLING ALL AHOUSAHT MEMBERS!
We need your voice! We are launching the Ahousaht Wellness Survey to help guide the future of our community wellness—and we have big cash prizes to say thank you! WIN UP TO $1,000! The sooner you complete it, the more chances you have to win: Dec 5: Entered for the $1,000 Draw Dec 12: Entered for the $500 Draw Dec 19: Entered for the $250 Draw Tip: Submit by Dec 5th to be entered into ALL draws! PLEASE SHARE! We need to hear from all Ahousaht people—whether you live at home or away. Take the survey here: https://ahousahtwellness.ethelo.net/ Kleco Kleco! 🎉 And the Winner is... Annie Irene Smith! 🎉
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Annie Irene Smith is the lucky winner of our $1000 prize draw! Congratulations, Annie! 🙏 Thank You, Community! 🙏 We want to give a heartfelt shout-out and thank you to all 301 people who completed the survey last week! Your engagement and detailed responses are making a real difference. We also appreciate your patience and understanding with the recent technical issues. Your flexibility and community spirit are truly amazing! ❤️ 💰 More Chances to Win Next Week! 💰 The excitement continues! Good news: Everyone who completed the survey this week is automatically entered into the next draw! 🚨 Prize Update: We've changed the prize amounts for the next two draws:
🚀 Keep the Momentum Going! Help us reach even more people! Please share this post and encourage your friends and family to complete the survey to 100%. Let's keep the positive energy flowing! Good luck to everyone in the upcoming $750 draw! #CommunityEngagement #WinnerAnnouncement #Ahousaht |
Donations are graciously accepted to Ahousaht via EFT to accounting at ahousaht dotca
Ahousaht appreciates all donations and guarantee that 100% of your donation goes to Ahousaht programs.
Ahousaht is a qualified donee and is registered in Canada with CRA.
Charitable receipts will be issued for donations of $50 or more.
Ahousaht appreciates all donations and guarantee that 100% of your donation goes to Ahousaht programs.
Ahousaht is a qualified donee and is registered in Canada with CRA.
Charitable receipts will be issued for donations of $50 or more.
