Ehatisaht

/ɛˈhɑː.tɪ.sɑːt/ noun

Definition

An indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, originally from the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Etymology

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.

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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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