The Dzawada'enuxw First Nation is a First Nations band government in the Queen Charlotte Strait region north of northern Vancouver Island. Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w First Nation in Ukwanalis Village is based alongside the Gwa’yi (Kingcome) River on the mainland in a glacier fed river valley, surrounded by tall mountains, across from the Northern tip of Vancouver Island. Dzawada'enuxw First Nation is sister community to Wuikinuvx.

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The nation has a total population of 533, of which 78 people live on First Nations land and 455 people live off First Nations land. There are 40 homes in the nation. Homes are in various conditions while flooding is an issue for houses built on flood plane.

Dzawada'enuxw is a very remote nation - must fly in, then barge, no dock, very expensive to deliver supplies. The nation is financially stable - no red flags at this point.

Useful energy info:

• Diesel generators, electric
• Community self meters and pay own bills, 7 cent p/KW hour
• Barkley Group - looking at run-of-river project
• 6 homes have solar hot water, but are not seeing benefit on utility bills

Leadership

• Never met Chief
• Capital Officer - Robin Dawson, very efficient
• Lucille Puglas - Administrator

Community Vision, Values & Goals

want hands-on training for maintenance

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Past Projects

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