Huu-ay-aht citizens of all ages participate in the 2025 Tlu-piich Games.
By Emily Kosteniuk
It’s always an exciting time of year when Nations come together for the Annual Tlu-piich Games. On August 11, 2025, Huu-ay-aht First Nations was one of five nations who participated in this year’s games in Port Alberni, BC.
The games, hosted by Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, took place at the Bob Dailey Stadium from August 11-14. Many people ranging in age from young children to adults participated in friendly competition. Activities in this event included Track and Field, Volleyball, Tee Ball, Canoe races, and much more.
There were about 21 participants from the Huu-ay-aht First Nations along with four chaperones, the lead being Jacquie Dennis, and two others being summer students working with the Nation.
Due to the danger of extreme heat, the games were cut short during the first couple of days. In the middle of the week, the games were cancelled due to the Mount Underwood Wildfire and air quality conditions.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations wishes to thank the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council for hosting the 2025 Tlu-piich games, everyone who organized the event and made it possible, and Huu-ay-aht staff and chaperones for coming together and supporting Huu-ay-aht children, youth, and citizens.