1. Nations Make Alliances for Better Access...
Nuu-chah-nulth Nations are through with asking the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for permission to harvest food and ceremonial fish in territories other than their own. Led by the example of Ahousaht First Nation and the late Darrell...
2. Traditional Foods Go Digital
A new resource about harvesting and preparing traditional foods shares the experiences, language, and knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth elders. The Nuu-chah-nulth Traditional Foods Toolkit—a six-booklet collection now available...
3. Summer Programs Foster Love of Science
Uu-a-thluk wrapped up its summer programming last week with a final science camp at Maht Mahs in Port Alberni. Participating youth between the ages of 6 and 12 spent the week learning about science, engineering, and technology, along with...
4. Attention on Henderson Sockeye
Sockeye management in Barkley Sound is getting a much needed boost thanks to a partnership between the Uchucklesaht Nation, Uu-a-thluk, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). For the second year in a row, Uchucklesaht and...
5. DFO Lacks Mandate Despite Court Directio...
Despite their recent victory in the B.C. Court of Appeal, five Nuu-chah-nulth Nations are still struggling to engage Canada in negotiations regarding an aboriginal commercial fishery. The Appeal Court decision, delivered in May of 2011,...
Uu-a-thluk Launches Digital Toolkit
A new resource about harvesting and preparing traditional foods shares the experiences, language, and knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth elders. The Nuu-chah-nulth Traditional Foods Toolkit—a six-booklet...Send a Child to Science Camp
Uu-a-thluk wrapped up a summer’s worth of science camps for kids at the end of August. Delivered in partnership with the University of Victoria’s Science Venture program, and sponsored by...Reporting Food and Ceremonial Catches
Harvesting fish for food and ceremonial use has long involved preparation and planning. Not only do Nuu-chah-nulth fishermen ensure they are fishing in accordance with their Nation’s fisheries...
Managing Somass Mi’aat: Assessing the Resour...
The arrival of mi’aat (sockeye salmon) to Nuu-chah-nulth territories marks the beginning of a season that has always been important for Nuu-chah-nulth people. In traditional times, a...
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