Uu-a-thluk is the aquatic management organization of the Nuu-chah-nulth people on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
The organization was established with financial support from the federal government in recognition of the need to manage aquatic resources wisely together with the many sectors and interests working in the area.
The philosophy that drives the organization is the idea that working cooperatively with other governments, communities and individuals is required to achieve sustainable and fruitful management.
[1] The term uu-a-thluk itself means 'taking care of' in the Nuu-chah-nulth language spoken on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
More specifically, its members include the following First Nations:[1] Uu-a-thluk publishes a quarterly newsletter that has information about projects, people and opportunities related to aquatic resource use in the region.