hɛsˈkwiːət | Hesquiaht First Nation

The Hesquiaht First Nation is an Indigenous people located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, with a rich maritime culture and traditional fishing practices.

POPULATION
755
Rank #391 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
3.2 KM²
Rank #503 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
02/28/2028
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-26 10:07:05 UTC
Name
Hesquiaht (ISC Code: 661)
Former Names
Hesquiat, Heshquit
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Nuu-chah-nulth
Number of Registered Members
755
Band Website
Not Available
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 2000, TOFINO, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MARIAH CHARLESON
Term Expires
02/28/2028
Number of Council Members
7

MARIAH CHARLESON

Chief

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PRESTON CAMPBELL

Councillor

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JAYME FARON CHARLESON

Councillor

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JOY CHARLESON

Councillor

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JESSIE JIM

Councillor

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KAYLA LUCAS

Councillor

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MAMIE NORA MOSIONIER

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Owned Corporations

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Active Court Cases

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6887
    REFUGE COVE 6
    9.8 Hectares
    CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, WHOLE BLOCK C OF LOT 1474
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6883
    HESQUIAT 1
    167.1 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, SOUTHEAST TIP OF HESQUIT PENINSULA
    [49.3965529, -126.4725673]
  • ISC Code: 6884
    HOMAIS 2
    36.0 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT HOMAIS COVE WEST SIDE OF HESQUIAT PENINSULA
    [49.407906, -126.5636089]
  • ISC Code: 6886
    MAAHPE 4
    64.3 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT NORTH END OF HESQUIAT HARBOUR WEST OF RAE BASIN
    [49.4731679, -126.4472256]
  • ISC Code: 6885
    TEAHMIT 3
    43.3 Hectares
    VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST. WEST SHORE OF HESQUIAT HARBOUR, IN SECS. 26&27,TP.1
    [49.4435154, -126.4822998]

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