The Ahousaht First Nation is a First Nation government based on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, focused on the community of Ahousaht, British Columbia. It is a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. It is led by Chief, A-aap wa-iik (meaning 'always says the right thing') Shawn Atleo and the Tyee Haw'iilth - Maquinna (Lewis George).
It has about 1800 members, almost half of whom live in Marktosis Indian Reserve No. 15 ("Marktosis" is an English-style adaptation of Maaqtisiis in the Nuu-chah-nulth language). The Ahousaht Nation is the most populous First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Read more about Ahousaht First Nation: Introduction, Hereditary System, Elected System, Administration, Business and Economic Development, Community Opportunities
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