mow-uh-chaht mu-chuh-laht | Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht are a First Nations people located in western Vancouver Island, historically known for their maritime culture, whaling traditions, and connection to Yuquot (Friendly Cove)

POPULATION
613
Rank #439 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
3.9 KM²
Rank #486 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-06-13 16:38:13 UTC
Name
Mowachaht/Muchalaht (ISC Code: 630)
Former Names
Nuu-chah-nulth, Nootka
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Nuu-chah-nulth
Number of Registered Members
613
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 459, GOLD RIVER, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MICHAEL MAQUINNA
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
4

MICHAEL MAQUINNA

Hereditary Chief

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DANIEL SAVEY SR.

Hereditary Chief

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PATRICK JAMES

Hereditary Chief

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JEROME JACK

Hereditary Chief

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7035
    AASS 3
    5.7 Hectares
    NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTHWESTERLY SHORE OF NOOTKA ISLAND AT BAJO POINT
    [49.6196941, -126.8256648]
  • ISC Code: 7039
    HISNIT 7
    4.5 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON WEST SHORE OF HISNIT INLET, TLUPANA INLET
    [49.7497851, -126.5216904]
  • ISC Code: 7040
    HOISS 8
    17.8 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF NOOTKA SOUND NORTHEAST OF CANAL ISLAND
    [49.6977436, -126.5663336]
  • ISC Code: 7038
    SUCWOA 6
    14.6 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF HEAD BAY, TLUPANA INLET, RESERVE INCLS 1 SMALL ISLAND
    [49.6506376, -125.4493906]
  • ISC Code: 7043
    TAHSIS 11
    17.0 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, COAST DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET OF NOOTKA SOUND
    [49.91538689999999, -126.6491568]
  • ISC Code: 7034
    TSARKSIS 2
    32.8 Hectares
    NOOTKA ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE, 4 MILES EAST OF BAJO POINT, AT MOUTH OF BEANO CREEK
    [49.6083844, -126.757509]
  • ISC Code: 7048
    MOOYAH 16
    5.2 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON E. SHORE OF MOOYAH BAY SOUTHEAST OF ANDERSON POINT, MUCHALAT INLET
    [49.6280003, -126.4461378]
  • ISC Code: 7045
    MATCHLEE 13
    5.1 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF MATCHLEE BAY, MUCHALAT INLET
    [49.6191054, -126.0496355]
  • ISC Code: 7037
    MOUTCHA 5
    6.0 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF MOUTCHA BAY, TLUPANA INLET
    [49.7862261, -126.437907]
  • ISC Code: 7036
    NESUK 4
    2.0 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST ON EAST SHORE OF NESOOK BAY TLUPANA INLET OF NOOTKA SOUND NEAR MOUTH OF TLUPANA RIVER
    [49.7578976, -126.3897672]
  • ISC Code: 9137
    TSA XANA 18
    125.0 Hectares
    3 KM NORTHWEST OF GOLD RIVER (CITY)
    [49.815347, -126.0775879]
  • ISC Code: 7042
    TSOWWIN 10
    13.7 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET OR NOOTKA SOUND
    [49.927861, -126.656541]
  • ISC Code: 7044
    AHAMINAQUUS 12
    15.8 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF MUCHALAT INLET, AT MOUTH OF THE GOLD RIVER
    [49.68479259999999, -126.1201417]
  • ISC Code: 7046
    HLEEPTE 14
    4.1 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST, MOUTH OF THE KLEEPTE RIVER N. SHORE OF WILLIAMSON PASSAGE, MUCHALAT INLET
    [49.6652364, -126.3720804]
  • ISC Code: 7049
    OUS 17
    9.7 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE OF KING PASSAGE, MUCHALAT INLET
    [49.6300563, -126.3648052]
  • ISC Code: 7033
    YUQUOT 1
    83.4 Hectares
    NOOTKA ISL. NOOTKA DIST. ON SHORE OF FRIENDLY COVE, NOOTKA SD. N OF YUQUOT PT. INCLDS A NUMBER OF SMALL OF-SHORE ISLDS
    [49.591767, -126.618654]
  • ISC Code: 7041
    COOPTE 9
    14.2 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET, NEAT ENTRANCE TO COOPTE POINT
    [49.6992651, -126.5903421]
  • ISC Code: 7047
    CHEESISH 15
    11.7 Hectares
    VNACOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST. NORTEAST SHORE OF HANNS CHANNEL, OPPOSITE BLIGH ISLAND
    [49.6740388, -126.4650222]

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