gʷa'sa-nakʷaxdaˀxʷ | Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw First Nation

The Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw Nations are an Indigenous First Nations group historically located in the Quatquot Sound region of British Columbia, known for their rich maritime culture and traditional territories.

POPULATION
1,121
Rank #296 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
7.9 KM²
Rank #427 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
05/05/2028
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-04 20:58:39 UTC
Name
Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw (ISC Code: 724)
Former Names
Kwakiutl Band, Kwakwaka'wakw Tribal Council
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
North Vancouver Island, British Columbia Coast
Indigenous Language
Kwak'wala
Number of Registered Members
1121
Band Website
Not Available
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 998, PORT HARDY, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
LESLIE WALKUS
Term Expires
05/05/2028
Number of Council Members
9

LESLIE WALKUS

Chief

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DENNIS JOHN WALKUS

Councillor

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PADDY WALKUS

Councillor

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GARY WALKUS

Councillor

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DARRYL LLOYD COON

Councillor

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EDWARD WALKUS

Councillor

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DUANE NELSON

Councillor

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MARY DODIE RUFUS

Councillor

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WILLIE WALKUS

Councillor

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  • ISC Code: 6995
    PAHAS 3
    39.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON NORTH SHORE OF BLUNDEN HARBOUR NORTH SIDE OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT
    [21.5616575, -158.0715983]
  • ISC Code: 7008
    WAUMP 16
    37.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, AT HEAD OF ALISON SOUND, BELIZE INLET
    [51.1918188, -126.9208384]
  • ISC Code: 7011
    WYCLESE 1
    223.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE 2, ON SOUTH SHORE OF SMITH SOUND AT ENTRANCE TO WYCLEES LAGOON, INCLS 5 OFF-SHORE ISLANDS
    [51.2840516, -127.367837]
  • ISC Code: 7002
    OWH-WIS-TOO-A-WAN 10
    5.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, AT ECLIPSE NARROWS, ENTRANCE TO FREDERICK SOUND, SEYMOUR INLET
    [51.0663134, -126.7771318]
  • ISC Code: 7009
    PEL-LOOTH'L KAI 17
    1.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, AT EAST END OF THE BELIZE INLET
    [51.1025207, -126.9078588]
  • ISC Code: 6998
    SAAGOOMBAHLAH 6
    1.8 Hectares
    COAST DIST. RGE 2, ON THE EAST SHORE OF SCHOONER PASSAGE EAST OF BRAHAM ISLAND, INCLUDES 1 ISLAND OFF-SHORE
    [51.0830893, -127.5089182]
  • ISC Code: 6997
    TA-A-ACK 5
    13.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, ONE OF THE ISLANDS OF THE SORM GROUP WEST AND OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT
    [51.02342420000001, -127.7162915]
  • ISC Code: 7014
    TOKSEE 4
    5.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, LOT 733, AT JUNCTION OF LONG LAKE AND WYCLEES LAGOON
    [51.2321885, -127.3404907]
  • ISC Code: 7005
    TSAI-KWI-EE 13
    4.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, AT VILLAGE BAY, EAST SHORE OF MEREWORTH SOUND
    [51.258461, 0.380712]
  • ISC Code: 7016
    TSEETSUM-SAWLASILAH 6
    2.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, LOT 732, ON NORTH SHORE OF NAYSASH INLET, SMITH SOUND
    [51.3396676, -127.3202707]
  • ISC Code: 7006
    KO-KWI-ISS 14
    6.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, ON EAST SHORE OF ALISON SOUND NORTH OF BELIZE INLET
    [51.1499568, -127.1055319]
  • ISC Code: 7001
    KWETAHKIS 9
    4.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, ON NORTH SHORE OF WHELAKIS LAGOON OF SEYMOUR INLET
    [50.9719597, -127.2117572]
  • ISC Code: 6994
    NA-KWOCKTO 2
    0.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, 3 SMALL ISLANDS AT MOUTH OF NUGENT SOUND 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF KEQUESTA I.R. NO. 1
    [26.9636401, -80.1121493]
  • ISC Code: 7013
    NATHLEGALIS 3
    134.4 Hectares
    COAST DIST RGE 2,. LTS726,27,28,29,730,31, BEING INDIAN ISLAND AND 5 SMALLER ISLANDS IN TAKUSH HARBOUR BROWNING CHNL
    [51.2812164, -127.6482566]
  • ISC Code: 7015
    HALOWIS 5
    3.6 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, MOUTH OF SMOKEHOUSE CREEK HEAD OF LONG LAKE
    [51.2916632, -127.0485604]
  • ISC Code: 6993
    KEQUESTA 1
    70.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, ON NORTH SHORE AT ENTRANCE TO NUGENT SOUND
    [21.5616575, -158.0715983]
  • ISC Code: 7012
    NEKITE 2
    66.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, AT MOUTH OF THE NEKITE RIVER HEAD OF SMITH INLET
    [51.401108, -127.1179266]
  • ISC Code: 7003
    PENEECE 11
    3.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, AT HEAD OF WIGWAM BAY NORTH SHORE OF SEYMOUR INLET
    [51.1345407, -126.7205725]
  • ISC Code: 6987
    TSULQUATE 4
    59.9 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, ON WEST SHORE OF HARDY BAY, ONE MILE NORTH OF PORT HARDY, NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.7088864, -127.4871571]
  • ISC Code: 7004
    WAWWAT'L 12
    66.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SEYMOUR RIVER, ABOUT 2 MILES FROM HEAD OF SEYMOUR INLET
    [51.2097012, -126.6750351]
  • ISC Code: 7017
    ANN ISLAND 7
    10.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, BEING LOT 725, ANN ISLAND SMITH SOUND
    [51.2741299, -127.8097036]
  • ISC Code: 7000
    DEDAGAUS 8
    0.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, ON NORTH SHORE OF SEYMOUR INLET, 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE NAHWOKTO RAPIDS
    [51.1131251, -127.5171593]
  • ISC Code: 6999
    KHAZISELA 7
    0.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, AN ISLAND IN CENTRE OF NAHKWOCKTO RAPIDS NORTH END OF SCHOONER CHANNEL
    [51.09702009999999, -127.4999659]
  • ISC Code: 7010
    KUTHLO 18
    3.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, LOT 735, AT THE HEAD OF SALMON ARM SEYMOUR INLET
    [50.7001034, -119.2838443]
  • ISC Code: 6996
    MAHPAHKUM 4
    7.8 Hectares
    COAST DIST RGE 1, NORTH END OF DESERTERS ISLAND W END OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, INCLUDES 3 SMALL OF-SHORE ISLANDS
    [50.8868266, -127.4883889]
  • ISC Code: 7007
    KAI-TOO-KWIS 15
    20.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, AT HEAD OF CHIEF NOLLIS BAY, ALISON SOUND NORTH OF BELIZE INLET
    [51.18586519999999, -127.0935412]

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