Wei Wai Kum First Nation

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Wei Wai Kum First Nation
Band No. 622
PeopleKwakwaka'wakw
ProvinceVancouver Island, Discovery Islands, mainland British Columbia
Land
Main reserveCampbell River 11
Land area2.033 km2
Population
On reserve367
Off reserve470
Total population837
Government
ChiefChris Roberts
Tribal Council
Kwakiutl District Council

The Wei Wai Kum First Nation, also called Campbell River First Nation, are the band government of one of the component groups of the Laich-kwil-tach or Southern Kwakiutl subgroup of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples, based at the city of Campbell River. They are part of the Hamatla Treaty Society.[1]

Chief and Councillors

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Wei Wai Kum First Nation Memorial Poles
  • Chief Councillor - Christopher Roberts ;
  • Councillors - Jim Henderson; Lorraine Henderson; Tony Roberts Jr; Shelly Haunch; Kim Puglas

Demographics

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The Wei Wai Kum First Nation has 941 members as of 2021.[2]

Indian Reserves

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Indian Reserves under the band’s administration are:[2]

  • Campbell River 11, 127,5 ha. in size
  • Campbell River 13, 79.5 ha. in size
  • Homayno 3, 15.4 ha. in size
  • Loughborough 3, 8.5 ha. in size
  • Matlaten 4, 39 ha. in size

References

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  1. ^ "Hamatla Treaty Society". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Campbell River". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved Feb 16, 2024.
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