wɛt͡sʊˈwɛtən | Wet'suwet'en First Nation

The Wet'suwet'en First Nation is an Indigenous group with deep historical roots in British Columbia's interior, known for their strong cultural traditions and land-based practices

POPULATION
251
Rank #574 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
7.0 KM²
Rank #437 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
05/30/2028
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-05 18:57:54 UTC
Name
Wet'suwet'en First Nation (ISC Code: 725)
Former Names
Bulkley Valley Carrier, Moricetown Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Central Interior British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Witsuwit'en
Number of Registered Members
251
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 760, BURNS LAKE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MAUREEN LUGGI
Term Expires
05/30/2028
Number of Council Members
3

MAUREEN LUGGI

Chief

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RUBY OGEN

Councillor

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SHARON TURNER

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7458
    MAXAN CREEK 5
    15.6 Hectares
    COAST DIST RANGE 5, LT 4250, BLOCKS A&B, LOT 4251, BLOCK A ON MAXIN CREEK 2 MILES NW OF MAXAN LAKE
    [54.33315630000001, -126.1396849]
  • ISC Code: 7459
    FOXY CREEK 6
    16.2 Hectares
    BLK A LOT 4251 RGE 5
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7448
    TSICHGASS 10
    76.9 Hectares
    LOT 654 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7449
    FELIX GEORGE 7
    94.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3417, AT NORTH END OF OWEN LAKE, 4 MILES EAST OF MADINA MTN.
    [24.4672132, 39.6024496]
  • ISC Code: 7461
    MAXAN LAKE 3
    64.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, S 1/2 OF LOT 3370, ON MAXAN CREEK 3 MILES N. OF MAXAN LAKE
    [54.3437012, -126.171867]
  • ISC Code: 7457
    MAXAN LAKE 4
    67.2 Hectares
    LOT 2155 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, NORTH END OF MAXAN LAKE
    [54.3210712, -126.1187909]
  • ISC Code: 7450
    KLAGOOKCHEW 9
    62.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 1029 ON THE NADINE RIVER, 5 MILES WEST OF FRANCOIS LAKE
    [54.051108, -125.743171]
  • ISC Code: 7447
    TATLA WEST 11
    56.5 Hectares
    LOT 1028 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, MOUTH OF NADINA RIVER
    [53.9852521, -126.494528]
  • ISC Code: 7455
    PALLING 1
    70.7 Hectares
    ON NORTH END OF DECKER LAKE WEST OF LOT 558 & BLOCK A OF LOT 558 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
    [54.3313663, -125.8853157]
  • ISC Code: 7460
    DUNCAN LAKE 2
    78.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3506, ON SOUTH SHORE OF BROMAN LAKE, 6 MILES WEST OF ROSE LAKE C.N. STATION
    [54.416667, -126.133333]
  • ISC Code: 7451
    GAICHBIN 8
    97.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 5, W. 1/2 OF LOT 5363, ON NADINE RIVER 7 MILES WEST OF FRANCOIS LAKE
    [54.051108, -125.743171]

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