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Purpose of Uu-a-thluk
Hishukish Tsa'walk and Iisaak
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Uu-a-thluk is...
Uu-a-thluk is an aquatic management organization enabling 15 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations to work collaboratively with other governments and groups for the sustainable management and economic development of ocean resources in Nuu-chah-nulth Ha-houlthee (Chiefly Territories).
Uu-a-thluk operates in accordance with the Nuu-chah-nulth principles of Hishukish Ts’awalk (everything is one) and Iisaak (respect with caring) under the direction of the Council of Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chiefs).
Uu-a-thluk increases Nuu-chah-nulth access to and management of sea resources, and builds Nuu-chah-nulth capacity to find jobs and careers related to the ocean.
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Access: Uu-a-thluk increases Nuu-chah-nulth access to sea resources by (1) protecting and advancing Nuu-chah-nulth fishing rights, (2) maximizing NCN participation in beneficial government programs, (3) managing and protecting habitat and resources within NCN Ha-houlthee, and (4) retaining knowledge of NCN 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 NCN 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 opportunities.
Uu-a-thluk's Vision and Goals
Vision: Manage the Ha’wiih’s Ha-houlthee in a sustainable manner consistent with Nuu-chah-nulth knowledge and values. Ensure aquatic resources provide for sustenance, ceremonial and societal needs, and help to provide an economic base for healthy communities.
Goals:
1. Protect, rehabilitate, and maintain clean water, air, soil, and sunlight.
2. Build a strong Nuu-chah-nulth culture, including a clear understanding of and respect for spirituality, values, principles, language, teachings, traditions, and roles and responsibilities.
3. Ensure secure access to healthy resources within Ha-houlthee for sustenance, cultural, and economic purposes now and in the future.
4. Build individual and community capacity to take experiences and information and turn them into sources of growth and fulfillment.
5. Build mutually beneficial relationships based on a clear sense of roles and responsibilities with others who can affect the achievement of these goals.
Our Principles
Hishukish tsa’walk is the understanding that everything is connected; nothing is isolated from other aspects of life surrounding it and within it.
Iisaak is respect with caring.
These principles are the basis for respect of ourselves, others, and nature. They contribute to a value system that promotes the need to be conscious of actual needs and not to be wasteful. These values bring respect for the oneness between humans and the environment and respect for all life forms.
Uu-a-thluk is made up of...
Council of Ha’wiih: The Ha’wiih or their representatives from the following Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations: Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’, Nuchatlaht, Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/ Muchalaht, Hesquiaht, Ahousaht, Tseshaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Ucluelet, Toquaht, Uchucklesaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht.
Joint Technical Working Group: First Nations, Uu-a-thluk, and Department of Fisheries and Oceans staff working together to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities.
Uu-a-thluk Staff: Biologists, managers, and outreach and capacity development workers conducting the day-to-day work under the direction of the Council of Ha’wiih.
Glossary of Terms
Uu-a-thluk – Taking Care Of
Ha-houlthee – Chiefly Territory
Ha’wiih – Hereditary Chiefs
Hishukish Ts’awalk – Everything Is One
Iisaak – Respect With Caring
