The small settlement of Yuquot on Nootka Island, just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, has a population of just five people, according to the most recent census. Yuquot, known also as Friendly Cove, was the traditional lands of the Mowachaht First Nations. Yuquot, also known as Friendly Cove, on Nootka Island off the west coast of Vancouver Island. As Jewitt later recounted in his memoir, the day before his ship, Boston, was set to depart Nootka Island, Maquinna and his tribe attacked and killed all except for Jewitt and another man. By staying in Yuquot, Williams hopes to clarify the narrative.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2018 01:52 UTC