Halfway River First Nation
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. As of January 2024, there were 317 registered members, with 137 living on the reserve.
The current chief is Darlene Hunter (replacing Russell Lily in December 2013)
History
Past Chiefs and Councils
- Chief Darlene Hunter (2013–present) with William Field, Lori Ann Wokeley, Linda Brady, Annette Davis , Joyce Audit, Charmaine Hunter
- Chief Russell Lily (2011–2013) with Coleen Achla and William Field
- Chief Ed Whitford (2008–2011)
References
- ^ "First Nation Profiles". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "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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