kits-eh-las | Kitselas Tsimshian First Nation

The Kitselas are a Tsimshian First Nation located in the Skeena River region of British Columbia, with a traditional lifestyle centered on fishing, hunting, and complex social structures.

POPULATION
787
Rank #385 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
10.7 KM²
Rank #395 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/12/2027
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-03 12:02:40 UTC
Name
Kitselas (ISC Code: 680)
Former Names
Kitselas Band, Git'ksen
Band Style
Tsimshian First Nation
Cultural Area
Northwest Coast of British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Sm'algyax
Number of Registered Members
787
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
2225 GITAUS ROAD, TERRACE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
GLEN BENNETT
Term Expires
06/12/2027
Number of Council Members
8

GLEN BENNETT

Chief

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KENNETH JR. MCDAMES

Councillor

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JORDEN SQUIRES

Councillor

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CYRIL BENNETT-NABESS

Councillor

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JERICHO COLLISON

Councillor

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GERALD NYCE

Councillor

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CHERLY CAMPBELL

Councillor

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VICTOR WRIGHT

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7638
    CHIMDIMASH 2
    65.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RGE 5, ON THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF CHIMDEMASH CREEK, 3 MI NORTHEAST OF USK C.N. STATION
    [54.6640938, -128.363096]
  • ISC Code: 7639
    CHIMDIMASH 2A
    119.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RGE 5, LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER BETWEEN MOUTHS OF CHIMDEMASH AND MANNIX CREEKS N AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 2
    [54.6718169, -128.3489023]
  • ISC Code: 7641
    KSHISH 4 (INCLUDES KSHISH 4A)
    258.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER NORTH OF MOUTH OF THE ZYMOETZ RIVER
    [54.5650437, -128.459693]
  • ISC Code: 7644
    KULSPAI 6
    6.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER 3 MILES SOUTH OF TERRACE
    [54.4933557, -128.5844421]
  • ISC Code: 7649
    PORT ESSINGTON
    2.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, PORT ESSINGTON TOWNSITE, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER, AT MOUTH OF THE ECSTALL RIVER
    [54.15, -129.966667]
  • ISC Code: 7640
    IKSHENIGWOLK 3
    28.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 ON LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF LEGATE CREEK 2 MILES S OF PACIFIC C.N. STN
    [54.7479038, -128.2639466]
  • ISC Code: 7642
    KSHISH 4B
    4.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, AN ADDITION TO I.R. NO. 4, LOT 2169 NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 4
    [54.56764459999999, -128.4621301]
  • ISC Code: 7645
    KETONEDA 7
    40.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER 2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DOREEN C.N. STATION
    [54.82947739999999, -128.3142508]
  • ISC Code: 7637
    KITSELAS 1
    434.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF KLEANZA CREEK ONE MILE SOUTH OF USK C.N. STATION
    [54.61260499999999, -128.4251581]
  • ISC Code: 7643
    ZAIMOETZ 5
    109.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE ZYMOETZ RIVER
    [54.5420156, -128.4884428]

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