Story of the Tseshaht

Tseshaht, meaning “The people of Ts’isaa”, are a Nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island extending from Alberni Valley to Broken Group Islands.

We are one of 14 Nations making up the Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka), the people of West Vancouver Island. The Tseshaht culture is ingrained in our connection to our  ancestors and the roots we have in our rightful land and waters.

We work together as a Nation to preserve our traditional ways of life, passing along Tseshaht knowledge and values to future generations, strengthening our traditional practices and ensuring the continuity of our stories, celebrations, and teachings.