Tse-la-ka | Cheslatta Carrier Nation

The Cheslatta Carrier Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the interior of British Columbia, traditionally occupying territories in the Burns Lake and Francois Lake regions of the province.

POPULATION
390
Rank #527 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
14.0 KM²
Rank #375 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
05/31/2025
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 02:04:17 UTC
Name
Cheslatta Carrier Nation (ISC Code: 620)
Former Names
Cheslatta Band, Burns Lake Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Central Interior British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Carrier (Dakelh)
Number of Registered Members
390
Address
PO BOX 909, BURNS LAKE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
CORRINA LEWEEN
Term Expires
05/31/2025
Number of Council Members
3

CORRINA LEWEEN

Chief

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HAZEL BURT

Councillor

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JANET MARIE WHITFORD

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7442
    MURRAY LAKE 4
    16.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4 LOT 2660, 1 MILE SOUTH OF WEST END OF MURRAY LAKE
    [53.6712657, -125.0884307]
  • ISC Code: 7443
    KNAPP LAKE 6
    64.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, N.W. 1/4 OF LOT 967 NEAR EAST END OF KNAPP LAKE, ON KNAPP CREEK
    [53.800799, -125.2314478]
  • ISC Code: 7444
    BAPTISTE LOUIS 8
    15.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RG. 4, LOT 2656, 1/4 MILE NORTH OF NORTH SHORE OF CHESLATTA LAKE AT ABOUT MID POINT OF LAKE
    [53.7549131, -125.3880515]
  • ISC Code: 7440
    ALEXIS THOMAS 1A
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2645, 1/4 MILES NORTH OF THE NORTH SHORE OF CHESLATTA LAKE
    [53.7454301, -125.2506194]
  • ISC Code: 8355
    CHESLATTA 1
    1068.1 Hectares
    COAST DIST. 11 SEP. PARCELS, ALL SITUATED S. OF FRANCOIS LK N&W OF UNCHA LK, EXCEPT PARCE 11 WHICH IS E. OF OOTSA LAKE
    [53.806821, -126.042532]
  • ISC Code: 7441
    HOLY CROSS LAKE 3
    60.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2695, 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF EAST END OF CHESLATTA LAKE
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
  • ISC Code: 7445
    LEON 14
    48.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2650, 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF EAST END OF NATALKUZ LAKE
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
  • ISC Code: 7446
    TARGE CREEK 15
    64.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2696, ON TARGE CREEK, 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF HOLY CROSS LAKE
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]

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