Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

Our Story

Founded in 2005 as a collaboration between Nuu-chah-nulth hereditary and elected chiefs, Uu-a-thluk, represents a new and vital approach to managing aquatic resources in Nuu-chah-nulth ha-ha-houlthee (chiefly territories of land, resources and people). Uu-a-thluk is an aquatic resource management organization administered through the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC). Uu-a-thluk is funded through a contribution agreement with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) program within the policies and practices of the NTC.

Uu-a-thluk brings Nuu-chah-nulth-aht together to work with other governments and groups. Its framework allows us to manage our aquatic resources consistent with Nuu-chah-nulth practices and principles, complementing and reinforcing Ha’wilth patak Ha’wiih (Nuu-chah-nulth governance). Together we are increasing Nuu-chah-nulth participation in the harvest and management of our aquatic resources.

What does Uu-a-thluk do?

Access: Uu-a-thluk increases Nuu-chah-nulth access to sea resources by (1) protecting and advancing Nuu-chah-nulth fishing rights, (2) maximizing Nuu-chah-nulth participation in beneficial government programs, (3) managing and protecting habitat and resources within Nuu-chah-nulth ha-ha-houlthee, and (4) retaining knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth rich oral history and culture as it relates to the sea.

Management: Uu-a-thluk improves Nuu-chah-nulth role in sea resource management by providing a forum for Nuu-chah- nulth to work together and with other governments and organizations on aquatic resource management issues and opportunities.

Capacity: Uu-a-thluk enables and equips Nuu-chah-nulth individuals to take advantage of opportunities in the sea resource sector through training, education, mentorship, and workplace.