Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
Economic Development Corporation

ƛayaḥuʔaałs siiḥił
Welcome to you all


Strategic planning

Our Vision & Purpose

The purpose of the Economic Development Corporation is to engage in activities for the benefit of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. We aim to:
  • Develop, grow, and maintain a healthy and strong Tla-o-qui-aht economy that aligns with Nation values.
  • Contribute to the pride and well-being of the Nation.
  • Build sustainably viable businesses that generate wealth and create prosperity through economic opportunities (jobs, entrepreneurship).
Saya Masso at the hydro plant site.
Construction team doing work with John Deere 75G on a beach in Opitsaht..

Check out our current project report!

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Offices

The offices of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and Economic Development Corp. are located on the Tin Wis 11 Reserve next to Tin Wis (Mackenzie) Beach.
Map showing the Tin Wis Reserve, including the band office, resort, campground, and the beach.

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

"Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardians tend to the Intergenerational Gardens, which include the largest intact ancient coastal rainforest on Vancouver Island. The Tribal Parks Allies provide experiences which connect to our story, and support our collective vision for a culturally and ecologically rich coastline forever."

Learn more about the Tribal Parks Allies and Guardians by clicking the link below.

Celebrating and Bringing Awareness

Discover the days, weeks, and months that are celebrated in our country and around the world to commemorate and promote Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Commemorative & Awareness Days

Canada

June

National Indigenous History Month

Recognize not only the historic contributions of Indigenous peoples to the development of Canada, but also the strength of present-day Indigenous communities.

June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Celebrate National Indigenous Day and the rich contributions First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples have made to Canada.

August 9

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Recognize and celebrate the valuable and distinctive identities of Indigenous peoples around the world.

September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Learn more about how to honour the lost children, survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.

See some of what the Nation offers visitors and locals

Indigenous Experiences in Tofino

šaḥy̓it̓ičʔaał
You all be well