Welcome to Fort Nelson First Nation

Departments

Administration Office:

This is the main office that houses many different departments of the Fort Nelson First Nation. Departments such as Administration, Health and Family Services, Finance, Housing, Justice, and Economic Development. Chief and Council also hold their weekly meeting and most public meetings in the Council Chambers meeting room. Many different responsibilities are addressed within this building. The FNFN adheres to the public and also follows our Reaching for Our Vision statement which encompasses 12 community-based initiatives.

Chief and Council:

To view council, public or membership minutes you need to contact Sandy McLean at the administration office 250-774-7257 or via email at sandy.mclean@fnnation.ca. If you would like to sit in a council meeting as a band member you need to contact Sandy as well and schedule it.

For more detailed information please call toll free 1-888-543-3636 or 250-774-7257. Monthly Public Meetings take place the last monday of every month from 5-7pm in Council Chambers.

Lands and Resources Building:

Responsible for ensuring that the interests of the Fort Nelson First Nation are represented with regard to all matters of Lands and Natural Resources. Supports Chief and Council and all members of the community to ensure that Treaty Rights are respected, protected and able to be exercised by all community members. For additional information please call 250-774-6313.

The Culture Department is also situated within the Lands and Resources building. This department works with all other departments with program implementation and the development of new programs that meet or exceed culture revitilization. For additional information please call 250-774-7257. Check out there new website at http://lands.fnnation.ca

Capital Works:

Located on the otherside of the FNFN reserve is Capital Works. This department oversees everything from roads, buildings, rental units and everything that it entails to ensure the Nation is safe.

Dehzona Family Centre:

The Centre hosts a daycare facility which has 2 rooms (sunshine and rainbow); which are for different age ranges. There is a HeadStart room and program that is housed there as well; this program is currently running. Unfortunately, the daycare is closed till further notice. For headstart program information please call 250-774-2361.

Youth and Recreation:

Programs are implemented for a wide-range of ages at this building; which is formerally known as the Meyosin Learning Centre. For more program information please call 250-774-7320.

Chalo School:

Chalo is an independent school which ranges from K-12 classroom settings. Recently adding a highschool wing, ABE program, culinary arts kitchen and multi-purpose area. For more information check out Chalo School's website at www.chaloschool.bc.ca or call at 250-774-7651.