Coastal bear watch with Captain Dora By Erin Linn McMullan
What great fun on the zodiac with Captain Dora. Loved her imparting her own and family stories and their deep enduring ties to place and her knowledge of the area and its flora and fauna. Slow start as the bears were hiding that morning! But Dora came up with the goods – wonderful sighting of a mother bear and her 2 cubs foraging and playing. And we also saw harbour seals, California sea lions, and a raft of otters – very special to see them lounge, groom, play, relax, holding hands to form this long raft! Thank you, Dora for going the extra mile to let us see this all and your expert and safe navigation of the zodiac. – Cat T Captain Dora Sabbas is quickly emerging as a natural leader and mentor both at Ahous Adventures, where she…
Whale watching through an Ahousaht lens By Erin Linn McMullan
As the boat leaves the dock, Captain Richard Thomas says he likes to begin every tour with a history of the ʕaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) People. He is soft-spoken and affable, carrying the knowledge, stories, and songs of generations, along with a drum made for him by his daughter, to share with the guests of Ahous Adventures….
Join us in protecting the rich biodiversity of Clayoquot Sound
“You don’t need to be Indigenous to be a steward of our lands.” — Tyee Hawilth Hasheukumiss (Richard George) The ʕaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) People are leaders in Indigenous-led stewardship, including forging a new partnership with British Columbia, which restores decision-making authority to Nuu-chah-nulth Peoples and protects eco-systems critical to the rich biodiversity of Clayoquot Sound via…
Protecting the Biodiversity of the Ahousaht Haḥuułii via Indigenous-led Conservancies
“This ecosystem that we belong to and are dependent upon”: protecting the biodiversity of the Ahousaht haḥuułii via Indigenous-led conservancies As told to Erin Linn McMullan “Ahous Adventures represents an opportunity for the Ahousaht People to show the world who we are.” — ʔikaatius Tyson Atleo, hereditary chief-in-line of the Ahousaht Nation My names are…
Manifesting Ahousaht’s future through visionary ecotourism
As told to Erin Linn McMullan We’re going to turn the corner really big when it comes to the health and wellness and the prosperity of our Nation going forward. —Acting Tyee Hawilth, Hasheukumiss (Richard George) Hasheukumiss (Richard George), Ahousaht’s acting Tyee Hawilth, has a vision for Ahousaht’s future in which regenerative ecotourism is key…
Sharing Ahousaht culture with the world
Sharing Ahousaht culture with the world is the mandate for the award-winning Ahous Adventures eco-marine tourism company, which is managed by the Ahousaht Ḥaẁiiḥ (hereditary chiefs) through the Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Enterprises Inc. (M.H.E.I.) and Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society (M.H.S.S.). When you venture out into Clayoquot Sound with Ahous Adventures, you’re about to embark on…