Uu-a-thluk facts for kids
Uu-a-thluk is a special group that helps manage the ocean and water resources for the Nuu-chah-nulth people. They live on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This organization works to make sure that fish, plants, and all water life are taken care of for a long time.
The Canadian government helped start Uu-a-thluk. They saw that it was important to manage water resources carefully. Uu-a-thluk believes in working together. They cooperate with other governments, communities, and people. This teamwork helps them manage water resources in a healthy and lasting way.
The name uu-a-thluk comes from the Nuu-chah-nulth language. It means 'taking care of'. This name shows their main goal: to protect and look after the water and its creatures.
Who is Uu-a-thluk?
Uu-a-thluk works with 15 different First Nations. Most of these nations are part of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. The Pacheedaht Nation also joins them. They are located in the southern part of the Nuu-chah-nulth traditional lands.
Here are the First Nations that are members of Uu-a-thluk:
- Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’
- Nuchatlaht
- Ehattesaht
- Mowachaht/Muchahtlaht
- Hesquiaht
- Ahousaht
- Tla-o-qui-aht
- Ucluelet
- Toquaht
- Uchucklesaht
- Tseshaht
- Hupacasath
- Huu-ay-aht
- Ditidaht
- Pacheedaht
How Uu-a-thluk Works
Uu-a-thluk shares updates about its work through a newsletter. This newsletter comes out four times a year. It tells people about new projects, the people involved, and chances to help with water resources.
The organization has two main parts that help it run:
- Joint Technical Working Group: This group brings together First Nations and the Canadian government. The government is represented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). They work together to solve problems. They also find ways for communities to protect nature and create economic chances.
- Secretariat: This is the team that does the daily work. It includes scientists who study biology, managers, and people who help connect with communities. They also help build skills, raise money, and develop the economy. This team follows the directions given by the council of Ha’wiih. The Ha’wiih are the traditional chiefs and leaders of the Nuu-chah-nulth people.
