nu-xalk | Nuxalk Nation

The Nuxalk Nation is an Indigenous First Nation located in Bella Coola, British Columbia, with a rich maritime and forest-based traditional culture

POPULATION
1,842
Rank #202 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
20.3 KM²
Rank #326 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/20/2027
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-10 04:22:41 UTC
Name
Nuxalk Nation (ISC Code: 539)
Former Names
Bella Coola Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Central Coast, British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Nuxalk
Number of Registered Members
1842
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 65, BELLA COOLA, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SAMUEL SCHOONER
Term Expires
06/20/2027
Number of Council Members
13

SAMUEL SCHOONER

Chief

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LOUIS EDGAR

Councillor

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DERRICK MACK

Councillor

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ELIJAH MACK

Councillor

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KIRSTEN MILTON

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RHONDA MORTON

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CARRIGAN TALLIO

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IRIS SIWALLACE

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RUSSELL SIWALLACE

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JAMES SR MACK

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CRYSTAL TALLIO

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JEROMY ANDY

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JAMIE SCHOONER

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7883
    KEMSQUIT 1
    203.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF DEAN RIVER
    [52.8100788, -126.968312]
  • ISC Code: 7879
    BELLA COOLA 1
    1356.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 3, AT MOUTH OF THE BELLA COOLA RIVER EAST END OF NORTH BENTINCK ARM OF BURKE CHANNEL
    [52.3797501, -126.7286504]
  • ISC Code: 7884
    CHATSCAH 2
    173.2 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 3, AT MOUTH OF THE KIMSQUIT RIVER, N NORTH END OF DEAN CHANNEL
    [52.8836743, -127.076312]
  • ISC Code: 7882
    KWATLENA 4
    53.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF THE KWATNA RIVER IN KWATNA BAY
    [52.0985716, -127.3505397]
  • ISC Code: 7885
    SKOWQUILTZ RIVER 3
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1376 AT MOUTH OF THE SKOWQUILTZ RIVER, IN DEAN CHANNEL
    [52.6070641, -127.1693764]
  • ISC Code: 7881
    TALEOMY 3
    202.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF THE TALEOMEY RIVER IN SOUTH BENTINCK ARM OF BURKE CHANNEL
    [52.01942, -126.6754019]
  • ISC Code: 7880
    NOOSESECK 2
    5.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, MOUTH OF NOOSESECK RIVER INTO GREEN BAY, NORTH BENTINCK ARM OF BURKE CHANNEL
    [52.34398840000001, -126.9873925]

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