mɛtˈlækətlə | Metlakatla First Nation

The Metlakatla First Nation is an Indigenous community located near Prince Rupert, BC, with a rich history of maritime and traditional territories along the Pacific Northwest Coast.

POPULATION
1,123
Rank #304 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
77.4 KM²
Rank #166 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
09/29/2027
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-15 07:24:46 UTC
Name
Metlakatla First Nation (ISC Code: 673)
Former Names
Metlakatlah Band, Metlakatla Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Pacific Northwest Coast
Indigenous Language
Sm'algyax
Number of Registered Members
1123
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 459, PRINCE RUPERT, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
ROBERT NELSON
Term Expires
09/29/2027
Number of Council Members
7

ROBERT NELSON

Chief

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ALVIN LEASK

Councillor

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ERIKA LEIGHTON

Councillor

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MIRANDA LEIGHTON

Councillor

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SHARON MORVEN

Councillor

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KAREN JEFFREY

Councillor

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CYNTHIA ROSE SMITH

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7761
    DASHKEN 22
    3.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON EAST SHORE OF SMITH ISLAND AT MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
    [54.1537162, -130.1604796]
  • ISC Code: 10026
    WILLACLOUGH 6
    10.2 Hectares
    RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7764
    LAKELSE 25
    8.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE LAKELSE RIVER 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF LAKELSE LAKE
    [54.3811282, -128.6175851]
  • ISC Code: 7763
    MEANLAW 24
    2.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER 2 MILES NORTH OF VEITCH POINT
    [54.170173, -130.0386313]
  • ISC Code: 7766
    RUSHTON ISLAND 90
    6.8 Hectares
    COAST DIST RGE 5, LOT 3915, ENTIRE RUSHTON ISLAND & 1 SMALL ISLAND TO N., IN BROWN PASS. ENTRANGE TO CHATHAM SOUND
    [49.41683500000001, 6.101905899999999]
  • ISC Code: 7767
    SQUADEREE 91
    2.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3914, ON POINT ON SOUTHWEST COAST OF STEPHENS ISLAND, N. ENTRANCE TO HECATE STRAIT
    [-40.6702193, 173.9969103]
  • ISC Code: 7760
    TUGWELL ISLAND 21
    126.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, ENTIRE TUGWELL ISLAND, ENTRANCE TO VENN PASS, 8 MILES WEST OF PRINCE RUPERT
    [54.3281552, -130.5069283]
  • ISC Code: 7768
    AVERY ISLAND 92
    20.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT , RG. 5, LOT 3917, ENTIRE AVERY ISLAND, NORTH OF STEPHENS ISLAND IN BELL PASSAGE
    [54.211879, -130.7584214]
  • ISC Code: 10025
    POINT VEITCH 7
    6.2 Hectares
    RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 10024
    TSIMPSEAN 2A
    4114.0 Hectares
    RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7757
    KHYEX 8
    17.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF KHYEX RIVER
    [54.2352368, -129.8085183]
  • ISC Code: 7841
    RED BLUFF 88
    135.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 3965, ON NORTH SIDE OF NASS BAY, AT MOUTH OF THE NASS RIVER
    [54.9947509, -129.6980587]
  • ISC Code: 7756
    SHOOWAHTLANS (SHAWTLANS) 4
    0.5 Hectares
    COAST DIS. RGE 5, WEST END OF SHAWATTAN LAKE, NORTH END OF MORSE BASIN, 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF PRINCE RUPERT
    [41.7934416, -72.67722619999999]
  • ISC Code: 7769
    EDYE 93
    0.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 3916, ALL OF A SMALL ISLAND IN EDYE PASSAGE, SOUTH OF PRESCOTT ISLAND
    [73.0184553, -96.9154418]
  • ISC Code: 10023
    GRASSY BAY
    8.3 Hectares
    ALL OF PARCEL A OF DISTRICT LOT 251 AS SHOWN ON PLAN EPP 16565 DEPOSITED IN THE LAND TITLE OFFICE IN NEW WESTMINSTER B.C
    [49.20160079999999, -122.9117162]
  • ISC Code: 7762
    KSHAOOM 23
    2.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, AT NORTH END OF DE HORSEY ISLAND AT MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
    [54.1464167, -130.1491404]
  • ISC Code: 7754
    S1/2 TSIMPSEAN 2
    3270.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON W COAST OF TSIMPSEAN PENINSULA AND NORTH END OF DIGBY ISLAND, ON E SHORE OF CHATHAM SOUND
    [54.3666667, -130.25]
  • ISC Code: 7759
    SCUTTSAP 11
    1.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF KWINITSA C.N. STATION
    [54.2140755, -129.5614953]
  • ISC Code: 7765
    TUCK INLET 89
    1.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3950, AT HEAD OF TUCK INLET, 10 MILES NORTH OF PRINCE RUPERT
    [54.4385523, -130.3273295]
  • ISC Code: 7758
    KHTAHDA 10
    1.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE KHTADA RIVER
    [54.1774194, -129.597472]
  • ISC Code: 7755
    WILNASKANCAUD 3
    2.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON EAST SHORE OF KAIEN ISLAND, 2 MILES EAST OF PRINCE RUPERT
    [54.314441, -130.2666281]

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