heɪltsʊk | Heiltsuk Coastal First Nation

The Heiltsuk Nation is an Indigenous people of the Central Coast of British Columbia, traditionally inhabiting the areas around Bella Bella. They are known for their rich marine-based culture, sophisticated woodworking, and complex social structures.

POPULATION
2,530
Rank #129 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
14.2 KM²
Rank #373 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
08/08/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-03 03:45:56 UTC
Name
Heiltsuk (ISC Code: 538)
Former Names
Bella Bella Band
Band Style
Coastal First Nation
Cultural Area
Central Coast of British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Heiltsuk
Number of Registered Members
2530
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 880, BELLA BELLA, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
Not Applicable
Term Expires
08/08/2026
Number of Council Members
6

DAWN HALL (WILSON)

Councillor

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LOUISA HOUSTY-JONES

Councillor

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MARIA MARTIN

Councillor

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RYAN PEERS

Councillor

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CLARK J. WILSON

Councillor

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GEORGE YOUNG SR.

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7873
    KOKYET 1
    74.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, ON SOUTHWEST TIP OF YEO ISLAND
    [52.2796343, -128.1907389]
  • ISC Code: 9211
    KLUEMT 15
    50.2 Hectares
    15 KM NORTH OF NEW BELLA BELLA
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7857
    BELLA BELLA 1
    656.5 Hectares
    COAST DIST. RGE 3, ON EAST SHORE OF CAMPBELL ISLAND
    [52.1586434, -128.15258]
  • ISC Code: 7862
    CLATSE 5
    89.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF THE CLATSE RIVER, ROSCOE INLET
    [52.3316191, -127.8391568]
  • ISC Code: 7874
    GRIEF ISLAND 2
    30.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ALL OF GRIEF ISLAND, NEAR SOUTHWEST TIP OF YEO ISLAND
    [52.28106039999999, -128.2095174]
  • ISC Code: 7859
    HOONEES 2
    8.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON SOUTHERN TIP OF FLORENCE PENINSULA
    [52.3166884, -127.9707336]
  • ISC Code: 7865
    HOWEET 8
    246.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3 AT MOUTH OF FANNIER CREEK, COOPER INLET NORTH SHORE OF HUNTER ISLAND
    [52.0372464, -128.0631897]
  • ISC Code: 7867
    KAJUSTUS 10
    6.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, NORTH SHORE OF DENNEY ISLAND
    [52.15437559999999, -128.0481688]
  • ISC Code: 7864
    KISAMEET 7
    6.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, ON KISAMEET BAY, SOUTHWEST SHORE OF KING ISLAND
    [51.9636302, -127.8760026]
  • ISC Code: 7866
    KUNSOOT 9
    38.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF KUNSOOT RIVER, NORTH SHORE OF DENNY ISLAND
    [52.15077549999999, -128.0074301]
  • ISC Code: 7875
    KYARTI 3
    0.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, A SMALL ISLAND OFF SOUTHWEST SHORE OF YEO ISLAND IN SPILLER CHANNEL
    [52.3552496, -128.11901]
  • ISC Code: 7876
    NEEKAS 4
    4.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, ON POINT ON NORTH SHORE OF NEEKAS INLET WEST SIDE OF SPILLER CHANNEL
    [52.4735133, -128.1608003]
  • ISC Code: 7861
    NOOTA 4
    6.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3 AT MOUTH OF ROSCOE RIVER NORTH SIDE OF ROSCOE INLET
    [52.4779328, -127.7426247]
  • ISC Code: 7870
    YEO ISLAND 13
    4.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1373, ON SOUTHEASTERLY SHORE OF YEO ISLAND, FRONTING ON RETURN CHANNEL
    [52.301021, -128.1170515]
  • ISC Code: 7877
    TANKEAH 5
    13.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF TANKEAH RIVER, INTO SPILLER CHANEL, EAST SHORE OF DON PENINSULA
    [52.4987471, -128.1643743]
  • ISC Code: 7868
    WERKINELLEK 11
    25.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, ON NORTH END OF DUCK ISLAND AT SOUTH END OF QUEENS SOUND
    [51.9212226, -128.4738261]
  • ISC Code: 7869
    YELLERTLEE NO. 12
    65.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, SOUTH END OF GOOSE ISLAND, WEST OF QUEENS SOUND
    [43.9840719, -117.6277515]
  • ISC Code: 7871
    POLE ISLAND 14
    0.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1374, IN GUNBOAT PASSAGE, NORTH OF DENNY ISLAND
    [52.1737134, -128.0937574]
  • ISC Code: 7860
    QUARTCHA 3
    13.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF QUARTCHA RIVER, NORTH SHORE OF ROSCOE INLET
    [52.5121707, -127.8416152]
  • ISC Code: 7863
    ELCHO 6
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RGE. 3, AT MOUTH OF THE ELCHO RIVER, ELCHO HARBOUR, NORTH SIDE OF DEAN CHANNEL
    [52.4014438, -127.5336604]
  • ISC Code: 7872
    ISLAND 14A
    0.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1375 TWO SMALL ISLANDS IN GUNBOAT PASSAGE ONE MILE NORTH OF BELLA BELLA
    [52.1612991, -128.1213138]
  • ISC Code: 7878
    KOQUI 6
    38.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON NORTHWEST BPOINT OF DUFFERIN ISLAND, ON SEAFORTH CHANNEL
    [52.23386060000001, -128.3677465]
  • ISC Code: 7858
    TCIMOTF 1A
    6.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON GRAVE POINT, WEST SHORE OF DENNY ISLAND
    [52.1483442, -128.1336512]

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