Prophet River Band, Dene Tsaa Tse K'Nai First Nation

Preferred Name:
Prophet River Band, Dene Tsaa Tse K'Nai First Nation
Alternative Name:
Adhered To Treaty No. 8 (1910) As Part Of Sicanees Of Fort Nelson; Split Into Fort Nelson And Prophet River (1974); Prophet River Band, Dene Tsaa Tse K'Nai First Nation (1974-2004)
Language:
Dane-Zaa
BC Regional Office:
Northeast (Fort St. John)
Region:
Northeast
Reserve Land Area:373.90 ha
Chief:
Chief Lynette Tsakoza
Council:
Councillor Beverly Stager
Governance Structure:
Custom Electoral System
Address: P.O. Box 3250
Fort Nelson
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Community Description

Prophet River First Nation is located 100km south of Fort Nelson on mile 233 the world-famous Alaska Highway. The reserve is 924 acres in size. The traditional territory of the Prophet River First Nation is situated mainly in the boreal forest region of northeastern British Columbia.

Treaty or Tribal Association
Treaty 8 First Nations
Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures

Prophet River First Nations has engaged in a number of economic development agreements with the Province of British Columbia, covering forestry, long term oil and gas, wildlife management, and collaborative management of provincial parks.