ɛhætəsˈæht | Ehattesaht First Nation

The Ehattesaht are an indigenous First Nation community located in the western coastal region of Vancouver Island, known for their rich maritime culture and traditional connection to the Pacific Northwest coastal environment.

POPULATION
568
Rank #457 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
1.4 KM²
Rank #551 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
11/18/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-31 09:47:13 UTC
Name
Ehattesaht (ISC Code: 634)
Former Names
Ehattesaht First Nation, Ehattesaht Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Nuu-chah-nulth
Number of Registered Members
568
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 59, ZEBALLOS, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SIMON JOHN
Term Expires
11/18/2026
Number of Council Members
5

SIMON JOHN

Chief

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DAVID MILLER

Councillor

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CHRISTINA JOHN

Councillor

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ASHLEY JOHN

Councillor

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ERNIE SMITH

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7130
    GRASSY ISLAND 17
    3.2 Hectares
    GRASSY ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, LOT 221, NEAR SOUTHERN ENTRANCE TO KYUQUOT SOUND
    [49.92387890000001, -127.2551853]
  • ISC Code: 7083
    HESQUIS 10A
    0.8 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF ESPERANZA INLET ON GRAVEYARD BAY
    [49.8716962, -126.8639013]
  • ISC Code: 7086
    CHENAHKINT 12
    22.7 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, AT ENTRANCE TO QUEENS COVE EAST SHORE OF PORT ELIZA
    [49.8746438, -126.9765]
  • ISC Code: 7090
    HECATE 17
    6.4 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF ZEBALLOS ARM OF EXPERANZA INLET
    [49.91566049999999, -126.7843773]
  • ISC Code: 7085
    EHATIS 11
    16.2 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF ZEBEALLOS ARM OF ESPERANZA INLET
    [49.9836472, -126.8623289]
  • ISC Code: 7084
    HOKE POINT 10B
    1.5 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST. ON NORTH SHORE OF ESPERANZA INLET ON WEST SHORE OF GRAVEY AND BAY
    [49.8720945, -126.8768495]
  • ISC Code: 7089
    KLITSIS 16
    7.2 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND NOOTKA DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF ESPINOSA ARM OF ESPERANZA INLET
    [49.9289947, -126.9048395]
  • ISC Code: 7087
    TATCHU 13
    5.3 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON TATCHU POINT, NORTH SHORE, WEST ENTRANCE TO ESPERANZA INLET
    [49.8598954, -127.1352308]
  • ISC Code: 7088
    TATCHU 13A
    63.1 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, LOT 223, ON TATCHU PT. N. SHORE, ENTR. TO ESPERANZA INLT, W. OF AND ADJOIN. I.R.13
    [49.8597118, -127.142185]
  • ISC Code: 7082
    OKE 10
    12.9 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF ESPER- ANZA INLET BETWEEN ESPINOSA AND ZEBALLOS INLETS
    [49.8767597, -126.8506956]

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