An indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, originally from the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
From Nuu-chah-nulth language origin, referring to the people who inhabited that region. The name likely derives from local geographical or cultural references in their own language.
The Ehatisaht were nearly wiped out by European diseases in the 19th century, but they've been revitalizing their culture and language since gaining recognition as a First Nation, using immersion programs to teach their youth traditional knowledge.
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