Wei Wai Kum First Nation
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The Wei Wai Kum First Nation, also called Campbell River First Nation, are the band government of one of the component groups of the Laich-kwil-tach or Southern Kwakiutl subgroup of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples, based at the city of Campbell River. They are part of the Hamatla Treaty Society.[2]
Main reserveCampbell River 11
Other reserve(s)
- Homayno 2
- Loughborough 3
- Matlaten 4
- Campbell River 13
Land area2.03 km2
On reserve355
Traditional territory of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation | |
| People | Kwakwaka'wakw |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Campbell River |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | Campbell River 11 |
| Other reserve(s) |
|
| Land area | 2.03 km2 |
| Population (2025)[1] | |
| On reserve | 355 |
| On other land | 36 |
| Off reserve | 564 |
| Total population | 955 |
| Government[1] | |
| Chief | Christopher Roberts |
| Council | 2023–27
|
| Tribal Council[1] | |
| Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society / Nanwakolas Council | |
| Website | |
| weiwaikum | |
Chief and Councillors
- Chief Councillor — Christopher Roberts
- Councillors — Jim Henderson, Lorraine Henderson, Tony Roberts Jr, Shelly Haunch, Kim Puglas
Demographics
The Wei Wai Kum First Nation has 941 members as of 2021.[1]
Indian Reserves
Indian Reserves under the band’s administration are:[1]
- Campbell River 11, 127.5 ha. in size
- Campbell River 13, 79.5 ha. in size
- Homayno 3, 15.4 ha. in size
- Loughborough 3, 8.5 ha. in size
- Matlaten 4, 39 ha. in size
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