Uu-a-thluk facts for kids
Uu-a-thluk is a special group that helps manage the water and sea life for the Nuu-chah-nulth people. They live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
The name Uu-a-thluk means 'taking care of' in the Nuu-chah-nulth language. This group was started with help from the Canadian government. They wanted to make sure that water resources are used wisely. Uu-a-thluk believes that working together is the best way to protect and manage the ocean and its creatures. They work with different governments, communities, and people to achieve this goal.
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Who is Part of Uu-a-thluk?
Uu-a-thluk includes members from 14 different Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. 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 lands.
Here are the First Nations that are members:
- 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 their work in a newsletter. This newsletter comes out four times a year. It tells people about new projects, the people involved, and ways to help with water resources.
The organization has two main parts that help it run:
Joint Technical Working Group
This group brings together the First Nations and the Canadian government. The government is represented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). They meet to solve problems related to water and fish. They also look for ways to protect nature and create economic chances for communities.
The Secretariat
The Secretariat is like the main office team. It includes scientists who study living things (biologists) and people who manage projects. They also have people who help share information and build skills in the community. This team helps raise money and supports economic growth. The Ha’wiih, who are traditional chiefs, guide the work of the Secretariat.
