ki-ta-soo hai-hais | Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation

The Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the Great Bear Rainforest, known for their rich maritime culture and deep connection to the coastal ecosystem.

POPULATION
489
Rank #480 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
7.2 KM²
Rank #434 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
07/12/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 14:54:29 UTC
Name
Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation (ISC Code: 540)
Former Names
Kitasoo Band, Xai'xais First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Central Coast, British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Heiltsuk
Number of Registered Members
489
Band Website
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
GENERAL DELIVERY, KLEMTU, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
CHRISTOPHER MCKNIGHT
Term Expires
07/12/2027
Number of Council Members
6

CHRISTOPHER MCKNIGHT

Chief Councillor

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SHANNON ELLIS

Councillor

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DOUGLAS NEASLOSS

Councillor

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FRANKLIN SR ROBINSON

Councillor

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ROXANNE ROBINSON

Councillor

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ISAIAH ROBINSON

Deputy Chief

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7890
    DIL-MA-SOW 5
    1.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1363, ON KENT INLET SOUTHWEST OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL ISLANDS
    [52.7238842, -128.9803869]
  • ISC Code: 7856
    GANDER ISLAND 14
    121.4 Hectares
    COAST DIST, RGE 3, LOT 1369, 1 OF ISLS OF THE MOORE GRP. OFF THE W. COAST OF ARISTAZABAL ISL. IN HECATE STRAIT
    [52.6534735, -129.0730493]
  • ISC Code: 7893
    GOO-EWE 8
    2.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1358, ON GRANT ANCHORAGE, NORTH SIDE OF PRICE ISLAND
    [61.2175758, -149.8996785]
  • ISC Code: 7886
    KITASOO 1
    334.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON EAST SHORE OF SWINDLE ISLAND AT SLEMTU
    [52.589101, -128.5318052]
  • ISC Code: 7894
    LATTKALOUP 9
    0.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LT 1367, PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND AT MOUTH OF POWLES CREEK, LAREDO INLET
    [52.7020948, -128.7428889]
  • ISC Code: 7897
    MARY COVE 12
    1.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LOT 1370, ON MARY COVE WEST SHORE OF RODERICK ISLAND
    [52.6119231, -128.4400546]
  • ISC Code: 7898
    OATSWISH 13
    2.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LOT 1372 ON MOST NORTHERLY TIP OF MUSSEL INLET N. OF MATHIESON CHANNEL OF MILBANKE SOUND
    [52.9291703, -128.1319415]
  • ISC Code: 7896
    ULTHAKOUSH 11
    2.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1366, AT HEAD OF LAREDO INLET ON PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND
    [27.5035613, -99.5075519]
  • ISC Code: 7888
    WEETEEAM 3
    3.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1364, AT MOUTH OF KDELMASHAN CREEK, SOUTHWEST SHORE OF ARISTAZABAL ISLAND
    [52.5292165, -129.0444366]
  • ISC Code: 7889
    KDAD-EESH 4
    2.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1368, ON WEST SHORE OF ARIZTAZABAL ISLAND
    [52.7324867, -129.2756276]
  • ISC Code: 7891
    KINMAKANKSK 6
    11.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LOT 1362 ON SOUTHWEST SHORE OF PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND ON LAREDO CHANNEL
    [52.6812143, -128.9544941]
  • ISC Code: 7892
    QUCKWA 7
    6.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1357, ON KITASU BAY, WEST SHORE OF SWINDLE ISLAND
    [52.5579241, -128.7075079]
  • ISC Code: 7895
    ST. JOE 10
    0.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1365 ON PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND, AT OUTLET OF BLOOMFIELD LAKE INTO LAREDO INLET
    [52.8565191, -128.6813265]
  • ISC Code: 7887
    CANOONA 2
    219.3 Hectares
    ON PRINCESS ROUAL ISLAND, NORTH SHORE OF GRAHAM REACH
    [53.07601349999999, -128.5828307]
  • ISC Code: 7899
    SKILAK 14
    9.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1371, ON GRIFFIN PASSAGE, EAST SIDE OF RODERICK ISLAND
    [52.7194561, -128.3235904]

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