Publications
Ocean Knowledge Cards highlight 36 species of sea life found along Vancouver Island’s west coast. Bring a deck with you the next time you go to the seashore.
Photo Gallery
A sneak peek into the many activities Uu-a-thluk takes part in, from steam pits to mending fish fences, to presenting to youth about fisheries related careers.
Videos
Safeguarding Our Seafood is a project to help determine the safety of Nuu-chah-nulth seafood following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.
Uu-a-thluk biologist helps assess wildlife species at risk
A fresh voice has entered the discussion about assessing wildlife species at risk in Canada, and she works for Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. Southern Region Biologist Sabrina Crowley (Huu-yiik) recently accepted a position on a specialists committee for the Committee...
Building fisheries educational pathways the Nuu-chah-nulth way
Nuu-chah-nulth Ha’wiih (hereditary Chiefs) directive to restore Nuu-chah-nulth ways of managing Ha-ha-houlthee (Chiefly territories) is one step closer to fruition thanks to funding secured by Ehattesaht/Chinehkint First Nations to begin the development of a Fisheries...
First Nations working together on ocean issues
The very nature of marine related issues is dynamic and typically complex. Governance and management often transcend governance boundaries, making it challenging to address issues timely and effectively. Creating space for knowledge sharing, collaboration and work...
Hishukish ts’awalk: a passion for the natural world leads Kelda Blackstone to Uu-a-thluk
One quick conversation with Kelda Blackstone about her career and passions reveals an interesting path of outdoors-based work, and since 2014, a connection to Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. The linkages in her journey have led her to the role of term program...
Uu-a-thluk summer science camps go online
“The heaviness will make the water go up because there’s not going to be enough room!” On a sunny mid-August afternoon, Sadie from Tseshaht First Nation is formulating a scientific hypothesis while she learns about buoyancy and the displacement of liquid, all through...
Measuring estuary resilience to sea level rise at the Moyeha River
In an effort to gain a better understanding of the susceptibility of its estuaries to climate change impacts, Ahousaht First Nation has partnered with The Nature Trust of BC, and with assistance from Uu-a-thluk, has embarked on an estuary monitoring project at the...