Alternate Names: Aht, Nootka, Nutka, Quuquu’aca, T’aat’aaqsapa, Westcoast
Dialects: Ahousaht, Cheklesaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Hupacasath, Huu-ay-aht, Kyuquot, Mowachaht, Muchalaht, Nuchatlaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, Tseshaht, Uchucklesaht, Ucluelet. Reportedly similar to Ditidaht , and Makah ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 320 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 7,760.
Language Use: The language is almost completely replaced by English in both formal and informal domains of use, though significant passive knowledge of the language survives. Ceremonial use.
Language Development: Some dialects of the language are taught in local community schools. Dictionary.
Nation of Origin: Canada
Other Comments: The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribe is recognized by the Canadian government, and the Nuu-chah-nulth language is recognized as an individual language by the First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council.