ahousaht means people (aht) of ahous, a small bay on the west side of vargas island. the nation’s territory encompasses much of clayoquot sound. currently 36 percent of ahousaht members live at marktosis indian reserve (ir # 15) located on flores island north of tofino. marktosis has a large community hall, a gym, a youth center, a restaurant, a health center and a school for children k-12. recently, work has begun to expand the elementary/high school to better meet the needs of the students and the community.