Sup̓itsaqtuʔis Conservancy
| Sup̓itsaqtuʔis Conservancy | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest town | Tofino |
| Coordinates | 49°11′40″N 125°58′20″W / 49.19444°N 125.97222°W |
| Area | 1,272 ha (4.91 sq mi) |
| Designation | Conservancy |
| Established | 2024 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
The Sup̓itsaqtuʔis Conservancy[1] is a conservancy in British Columbia, Canada. Established on June 18, 2024, the conservancy covers 1,272 hectares of land.[2][3] It covers the northeaster part of Vargas Island.[4]
Its name Sup̓itsaqtuʔis (pronounced Suh-pits-aak-two-is in English) refers to, in Nuu-chah-nulth, the historical boundary between Kiltsmaʔatḥ (Kelstmaht) and ʔaaḥuusʔatḥ (Ahousaht) on Vargas Island.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ British Columbia, Park Act: Park, Conservancy and Recreation Area Regulation, B.C. Reg. 180/90, "Consolidated Regulations of British Columbia", 2024
- ^ "B.C. Reg. 154/2024, deposited June 18, 2024, under the PARK ACT [section 29 (3)]. Order in Council 351/2024, approved and ordered June 18, 2024". The British Columbia Gazette, Part II. 67 (11). 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Order in Council – Clayoquot conservancies". The British Columbia Gazette. 165 (19). 2025-05-08.
- ^ Masso, Saya (2024-06-18). "Moving Forward with the Tla-o-qui-aht Land Vision". Tribal Parks.
- ^ Ahousaht Nation celebrates first phase implementation of the Iisaakstał Land Use Vision and a new future for forestry in Clayoquot Sound (PDF). Maaqutusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society. 2024-06-18.
