kwɑːkjuːtəl | Kwakiutl First Nation

The Kwakiutl are an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, known for their complex social structure, potlatch ceremonies, and rich artistic traditions including totem pole carving and intricate masks.

POPULATION
1,030
Rank #327 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
5.0 KM²
Rank #471 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
05/08/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-06-25 07:39:36 UTC
Name
Kwakiutl (ISC Code: 626)
Former Names
Kwagu'ł, Kwakwaka'wakw
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Kwak'wala
Number of Registered Members
1030
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 1440, PORT HARDY, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
VERNA HUNT
Term Expires
05/08/2026
Number of Council Members
7

VERNA HUNT

Chief

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PARKER HUMCHITT

Councillor

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DAVID KNOX

Councillor

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ROSS JR. HUNT

Councillor

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SUSAN CHILD

Councillor

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BERNARD WLSON

Councillor

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JENEEN HUNT

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6992
    MALCOLM ISLAND 8
    196.0 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, ON MALCOLM ISLAND, LYING BTW QUEEN CHAR- LOTTE ST. & BROUGHTON ST. SEC 15, 8 & SEC 16 4 LGL SUBDIVD
    [50.6380242, -127.1388137]
  • ISC Code: 9169
    WALDEN 9
    101.9 Hectares
    38 KM EAST OF SOINTULA
    [50.6308641, -127.017264]
  • ISC Code: 6990
    KEOGH 6
    1.8 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT IN SECTION 18, TP.5, AT MOUTH OF THE KEOGH RIVER, NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [49.6506376, -125.4493906]
  • ISC Code: 6986
    SHELL ISLAND 3
    0.3 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, IN BEAVER HARBOUR, NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.700064, -127.3999099]
  • ISC Code: 9490
    WAZULIS 14
    67.9 Hectares
     
    [50.7137141, -127.3803432]
  • ISC Code: 6991
    KLICKSEEWY 7
    54.6 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AT MOUTH OF THE CLUXEWE RIVER
    [50.6090834, -127.1741887]
  • ISC Code: 6988
    THOMAS POINT 5
    17.8 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, AT THOMAS POINT, AT EAST ENTRANCE TO BEAVER HARBOUR, NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [45.07327840000001, -66.7426424]
  • ISC Code: 6985
    KIPPASE 2
    45.9 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, BEAVER HARBOUR NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND IN NORTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 22, TP. 22
    [50.6940872, -127.4105706]
  • ISC Code: 6984
    FORT RUPERT 1
    6.5 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, ON SHOUTH SHORE OF BEAVER HARBOUR, NORTH SHORE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND IN N.E. QUARTER SEC. 22, TP.22
    [50.6956897, -127.405289]
  • ISC Code: 6989
    THOMAS POINT 5A
    9.4 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, EAST SIDE OF BEAVER HARBOUR, NORTH SIDE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.6976576, -127.3899678]

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