The whaling people of the west coast of Vancouver Island and Cape Flattery
"The Whaling People live along the west coast of Vancouver Island and Cape Flattery in Washington. They comprise more than 20 First Nations, including the Nuu-chah-nulth (formerly called Nootka), Ditidaht, Pacheedaht and Makah. These socially related peoples enjoyed a highly organized, tradition-based culture for centuries before Europeans arrived. As whaling societies, they had a unique relationship with the sea
Print Book, English, ©2011
Rev. and updated ed
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, ©2011