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Lake Babine Nation is one of the largest Indian Bands in British Columbia. The Band is situated 142 miles west of Prince George, with a total membership of over 2200. The Band has 27- reserve land and five, which are inhabited year round. Approximately 100 non-members lived on-reserve and are provided services.
Prior to 1957 the Band was two separate Bands, the Old Fort Band and the Fort Babine Band both situated on the Babine Lake. At the time approximately 12 communities were inhabited year round. On June 12th, 1957 Department of Indian Affairs amalgamated the two Bands to form what is now known as the Lake Babine Nation.
The Council consist of one Chief and four Councillors for Woyenne, Two for Tachet, Two for Fort Babine, one for Nedo ats and one of the Woyenne Council acts for Donald’s Landing.
Although each of the community have their own staff the financial administration and controls are done from the main office at Woyenne.
The Department of Indian & Northern Affairs, Canada and the Health Canada recognize the five communities of Land Babine Nation, which includes,
Community of Woyenne
Woyenne I. R. #27 is the Bands largest community, which is located within the municipal boundaries of the Village of Burns Lake. The reserve area is 188 acres in size, with a growing population of approximately 900. The Band central administration office is also located on the Woyenne reserve.
Community of Tachet
Community of Tachet, I.R. #25, is located 60 miles northeast of Burns Lake, near Topley Landing at the mouth of Fulton River. The community has a population of more than 200. There is a satellite band office operational in this community.
Community of Fort Babine
Community of Fort Babine, I.R. #16, is located 165 miles northwest of Burns Lake at the mouth of Babine Lake. The community has a population of near 150 members. There is also a satellite band office operational in this community.
Community of Donald’s Landing
Community of Donald’s Landing, I.R. #21 is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Burns Lake on the Babine Lake. Although thirteen (13) families spend up to 8 months in the community, three families will often spend year round living in the community. There is a satellite band office locate in the Village of Burns Lake.
Community of Old Fort (Nedo ats)
Community of Old Fort located approximately 20 northwest of Granisle on the Babine Lake. Although majority of 14 families spend up to 10 month in the community, three families will often spend year round living in the community of Old Fort. There is a satellite band office locate in the Village of Granisle.
