About Us
The Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) reserve is located 7 km's south of the town of Fort Nelson in the northeastern corner of British Columbia; the community is located at Mile 293-295 on the Alaska Highway. The Nation is a Slavey/Cree linguistic group with roughly 638 band members living on and off reserve. The FNFN is one of 6 First Nation's that belong to Treaty 8.
The Nation houses many departments such as Administration, Health and Family Services, Lands and Resources, Housing, Finance, Capital Works, Chalo School (K-12, ABE), DehZona Family Centre (headstart and daycare), Youth and Recreation, Culture, Economic Development and Justice Department. Over 100 staff help facilitate and implement the programs set forth to meet the needs of the Fort Nelson First Nation community.
Currently, the Fort Nelson First Nation follows the Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) Election Code; therefore, every 2 years an Election is held for 6 councilors. The Nation is working towards overseeing the Election Code themselves; this will allow the Nation to have more flexibility when developing and revising the Election Code.
Leadership:
Chief: Kathi Dickie
Councilor: Bernadette Makowski
Councilor: Samantha Kotchea
Councilor: Harvey Behn
Councilor: Sharleen Wildeman
Councilor: Richard Resener
Monthly Public Meeting Schedule (last monday of every month from 5-7pm in Council Chambers unless stated otherwise):
July 19th (extra meeting, annual budget), July 26th
Economic Development:
Eh Cho Dene Enterprises, Liard Hotsprings Lodge, 50% ownership of PTI drilling rig, gravel pit and new partnership with Black Diamond Dene, Northwestel, TransCanada Pipeline and Spectra.
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Liard Hotsprings Lodge NOW OPEN!
CALL 1-866-939-2522 or 250-776-7349
for more information or to make your reservation today!
General Election
Election Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
from 9am-8pm Council Chambers (band office)
