Ahousaht First Nation
The Ahousaht First Nation is a First Nation government based on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It administers the community of Ahousaht, British Columbia, which encompasses much of Clayoquot Sound. The Ahousaht are a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. It is led by Chief A-in-chut (meaning 'everyone depends on you') Shawn Atleo and the Taayi Haw̓ił - Maquinna (Lewis George).
Ahousaht First Nation
ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ | |
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Indigenous Government | |
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Territory of the Ahousaht First Nation | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Capital | Maaqtusiis |
| Government | |
| • Body | Ahousaht Chief and Council |
| • Taayi Haw̓ił | Lewis Maquinna George |
| • Chief Councilor | John Rampenan |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,224 |
| Demonym | ʕaaḥuusʔatḥ |
| Website | www |
Ahousaht has about 2,214 members, and about 36% live in Marktosis Indian Reserve No. 15 on Flores Island. ("Marktosis" is an English transliteration of Maaqtusiis, the name of the reserve in the Nuu-chah-nulth language). The Ahousaht Nation is the most populous First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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