The Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is a Nation among the many Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. They have been known historically as the Clayoquot and they have communities both at Opitsaht and Esowista. They speak the central dialect of Nuučaan̓uɫ. 1
Well-known artists Joe David and Frank "kwya Tseeck Tchuss Miyuh" Charlie are from the Tla-o-qui-aht communities. There are many works from both these artists in the University of Victoria's Art Collections.