Ahousaht, the largest NOOTKA Native tribe on the west coast of VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC, population about 1500 (1996). Originally the Ahousaht were a small tribe on the outer coast of Vargas Island and adjacent Vancouver Island. In the late 18th century, the Ahousaht, with firearms obtained from Mowachaht kinsmen, conquered the much larger Otsosaht tribe and took their territories of Flores Island, Millar Channel and Herbert Inlet. The Ahousaht have intermarried extensively with 2 neighbouring tribes, the Manhousaht of Sydney Inlet and Shelter Inlet, and the Kelsemaht of the east coast of Vargas Island and Bedwell Sound. These tribes have formally amalgamated with the Ahousaht band in the 20th century. Today, the Ahousaht live in the village of Mahktosis, also known as "Ahousat." Many band members also live in Port Alberni and in Victoria.
 Nuu-Chah-Nulth VillageA Nuu-Chah-Nulth (Nootka) village, possibly Ahousat, as it appeared in the 1860s. F. Dally photographer (Royal British Columbia Museum, Ethnology Division, PN4649).
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