Wuikinuxv Nation

The Wuikinuxv Nation, also known as the Oweekeno Nation, is a First Nation with territory in the Central Coast region of the Canadian province of British Columbia, in the area south of Bella Bella and north of Queen Charlotte Strait. The Wuikinuxv people a.k.a. the Oweekeno people reside in the area of Rivers Inlet and Owikeno Lake, primarily at a village on the Wannock River. Substantial numbers of Wuikinuxv also reside away from the traditional territory in Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and in larger BC communities such as Campbell River, Vancouver and Victoria. Approximately 80 people reside at the village (Katit Reserve #1) while overall membership is about 300.

The First Nation has an elected Chief and Council responsible for modern economic and administrative areas and also continues to respect a more deeply rooted hereditary system. It is a member of the Oweekeno-Kitasoo-Nuxalk Tribal Council.

Language

Main article: Oowekyala language

The Wuikinuxv speak the Oowekyala language, a Northern Wakashan language which is a dialect of a language known as Heiltsuk-Oowekyala, the other main dialect of which is Heiltsuk. Their language, and the people, were incorrectly known in the past, as were the Haisla, as "Northern Kwakiutl".

Indian Reserves

Indian Reserves under the administration of the Wuikinuxv Nation are:^[1]

• Cockmi Indian Reserve No. 3, west tip of Walbran Island near Darby Channel, 4.80 ha.
• Katit Indian Reserve No. 1, on banks of the Wannock River at outflow of Owikeno Lake, at Rivers Inlet, 658 ha.
• Kiltala Indian Reserve No. 2, at mouth of Kilbella River on Kilbella Bay of Rivers Inlet, 50 ha.

References

• BC Treaty.net information page
• First Nation Detail, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

1. ^ Reserves/Settlements/Villages, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

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