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Fort Nelson First Nation,
For As Long As The Sun Shines ,The Grass Grows And The Rivers Flow

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Our People

Let’s meet the heart of Fort Nelson First Nation—a community where warmth and cultural richness unite.

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Our Land

Explore the beauty of our ancestral lands. Our connection to the land is important because it’s a part of our history.

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Our Community

Where tradition and new ideas come together, making our community a bright and friendly place for everyone.

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About Fort Nelson First Nation

​​The Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) community is located 7 kilometers south of the town of Fort Nelson in the northeastern corner of British Columbia; the community is located at Mile 293-295 on the Alaska Highway. The Nation is a slave/cree linguistic group with roughly 811 band members living on and off-reserve. It is one of six nations that belong to Treaty 8. Currently, the Fort Nelson First Nation follows the Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) Election Code; therefore, every 2 years, an Election is held for 7 Councillors

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