| Treaty | Treaty 8 |
|---|---|
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Halfway River 168 |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| On reserve | 139 |
| On other land | 7 |
| Off reserve | 157 |
| Total population | 303 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Darlene Hunter [2] |
| Council | [2]
|
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Treaty 8 Tribal Association[2] | |
Halfway River First Nation is a Dunneza First Nations government with a 3988 ha reserve located 75 km northwest of Fort St. John, British Columbia. It is a Treaty 8 nation.
The Halfway River people were at one point part of the "Hudson Hope Indian Band" but in 1971 they split off, and the remaining people formed West Moberly First Nations.[2] As of January 2008, there were 235 registered members, with 132 living on the reserve.
The current chief is Darlene Hunter[1][2] (replacing Russell Lily in December 2013) and the current councillors are Coleen Achla, and Amanda Metecheah.
History
Past Chiefs and Councils
- Chief Darlene Hunter (2013–present) with Coleen Achla and Amanda Metecheah
- Chief Russell Lily (2011–2013) with Coleen Achla and William Field
- Chief Ed Whitford (2008–2011)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "First Nation Profiles". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Affiliated First Nations". Treaty 8 Tribal Association. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
External links
- Halfway River First Nation
- Halfway River at the Treaty 8 Tribal Council.
- AANDC profile
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