Upper Ni-ko-la | Upper Nicola First Nation

The Upper Nicola Band is an Indigenous community located in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, traditionally part of the Syilx (Okanagan) people.

POPULATION
995
Rank #320 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
125.5 KM²
Rank #106 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/22/2026
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 15:52:24 UTC
Name
Upper Nicola (ISC Code: 697)
Former Names
Douglas Lake Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Interior Plateau
Indigenous Language
Nsyilxcən (Okanagan language)
Number of Registered Members
995
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
2225 Village Road, General Delivery, DOUGLAS LAKE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
DANIEL MANUEL
Term Expires
03/22/2026
Number of Council Members
10

DANIEL MANUEL

Chief

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IRA R. TOM

Councillor

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MATHEW MANUEL

Councillor

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CRAIG SHINTAH

Councillor

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DENNIS MACDONALD

Councillor

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KEVIN WILLIAM NED

Councillor

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BRIAN HOLMES

Councillor

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JEANETTE MCCAULEY

Councillor

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FREDERICK (SCOTTY) HOLMES

Councillor

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STUART MICHEL

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7253
    CHAPPERON CREEK 6
    6.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON CHAPPERON CREEK, 1/4 MILE EAST OF CHAPPERON LAKE S. OF AND ADJOINING LOT 430
    [50.199913, -120.0506852]
  • ISC Code: 7251
    SPAHOMIN CREEK 4
    129.5 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ONSPAHOMIN CREEK, 6 MILES SOUTH OF DOUGLAS LAKE, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 8
    [50.0763477, -120.2026074]
  • ISC Code: 7250
    DOUGLAS LAKE 3
    9343.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TPS. 96, ON DOUGLAS LAKE AND BANKS OF THE NICOLA RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7249
    HAMILTON CREEK 2
    24.3 Hectares
    KJAMLOOPS DIST., IN TP.97, SOUTHEAST SHORE OF NICOLA LAKE, AT MOUTH OF QUILCHENA CREEK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7172
    HIHIUM LAKE 6
    31.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SEC 16 TWP 24 RGE 23 W6M AT WEST END OF HIHIUM LAKE
    [50.6754433, -120.3519193]
  • ISC Code: 7254
    SALMON LAKE 7
    69.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN LEFT BANK OF THE SALMON RIVER, AT OUTLET OF SALMON LAKE, EAST OF ADJOINING LOT 737
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7255
    SPAHOMIN CREEK 8
    1561.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON SPAHOMIN LAKE AND CREEK, 5 MILES SOUTH OF DOUGLAS LAKE
    [50.08853509999999, -120.2340103]
  • ISC Code: 7252
    CHAPPERON LAKE 5
    293.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. ON WEST SHORE OF CHAPPERON LAKE, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF DOUGLAS LAKE
    [50.2172561, -120.0704901]
  • ISC Code: 7248
    NICOLA LAKE 1
    1092.3 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN TPS 96 & 97, ON EAST SHORE OF NICOLA LAKE AT MOUTH OF THE NICOLA RIVER
    [50.17730479999999, -120.5151398]

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