Ahousaht

/ɑˈhaʊ.sɑt/ noun

Definition

A First Nations people of the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia, Canada, known for their maritime culture and traditional territories.

Etymology

From the Nuu-chah-nulth language, the word refers to the Ahousaht people. It has been adopted into English and anthropological literature to identify this specific Indigenous group.

Kelly Says

The Ahousaht are master mariners whose territories include some of the most challenging ocean conditions on the Pacific Coast—their traditional knowledge of navigation and fishing in rough seas is centuries old and still studied today.

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