kænəkə bɑːr | Kanaka Bar First Nations

The Kanaka Bar Indian Band is a First Nations community located in the interior of British Columbia, traditionally occupying lands along the Thompson River watershed. The community is known for its strong cultural preservation efforts and sustainable resource management.

POPULATION
247
Rank #576 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
2.7 KM²
Rank #510 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-04 05:27:16 UTC
Name
Kanaka Bar (ISC Code: 704)
Former Names
Thompson River Band, Lytton First Nation
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Interior Plateau
Indigenous Language
Nlaka'pamux (Thompson)
Number of Registered Members
247
Band Website
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Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 610, 2693 SIWASH ROAD, LYTTON, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JORDAN SPINKS
Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
5

JORDAN SPINKS

Chief

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DANIEL HANCE JR.

Councillor

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CHRYSTAL HAYDEN

Councillor

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STACY HULBERT

Councillor

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MARY-JO MICHELL

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7298
    NEKLIPTUM 1
    12.1 Hectares
    YALE DIST IN TP13,R27,W.6M, ON NEKLIPTUM CK. 1/2 MILE EAST OF FRASER RVR 4 MILES ABOVE FALLS CREEK C.N. STATION
    [39.9449868, -105.8172316]
  • ISC Code: 7301
    PEGLEG 3
    4.0 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN SECTION 30, TP.13,R.26,W.6M, 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [22.3460798, 73.16873799999999]
  • ISC Code: 7302
    PEGLEG 3A
    8.0 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN SEC. 30, TP.13,R26,W.6M 1/2 MILE EAST OF FRASER RIVER ADJOINS I.R. NO. 3 ON THE SOUTH
    [22.3460798, 73.16873799999999]
  • ISC Code: 7303
    WHYEEK 4
    142.2 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, IN SECS. 23 TO 26, TP13,R27,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF KWOIEK CREEK
    [22.3463637, 73.16814029999999]
  • ISC Code: 7299
    KANAKA BAR 1A
    69.2 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN SECTIONS 24 & 25, TP.13, R.27, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF MORNEYLUN CREEK
    [22.3480021, 73.1688878]
  • ISC Code: 7300
    KANAKA BAR 2
    38.4 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, IN SECTION 25, TP.13, R.27, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT KANAKA BAT
    [22.3491866, 73.1661343]

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