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dubayaax a ts’awalk
everything is one

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Ditidaht First Nation

The land, the waters, the resources, the environment have always been the source of life, culture and spirituality of the Ditidaht People.

Clear air, pure water and the food of the forests and the waters of our Territory have sustained our people, our economy and our traditions.

That we hold the wealth of our Nation and the use of our lands, waters and resources in the future as we did in the past, to the common good and benefit of all Ditidaht, by fostering development that is based on the principle of caring for and maintaining our physical and spiritual linkages with our lands, waters and resources for all generations.

The Ditidaht Constitution

Ditidaht governance

Ditidaht First Nation is governed by an elected Chief and 4 councillors. Elections are held every 4 years (July).

Current Chief and Council

Judi Williams – Chief Councillor

Robert Joseph – Councillor

Tina Joseph – Councillor

Mike Swityk – Councillor

Derek Thompson – Councillor

Our territory
Ditidaht traditional territory is large. It stretches inland from Cowichan Lake, down through Nitinat Lake, and to the coast between Bonilla Point and Pachena Point. Our territory also reaches out to sea all the way to the salmon, halibut and cod banks that feed our people. It includes the headwaters of streams and rivers that drain to the coastline.

Traditional territory flyover tour
This video provides an introduction to the extensive lands and waters within Ditidaht traditional territory, highlighting a selection of areas used and inhabited by the Ditidaht for generations.

Ditidaht First Nation retains copyright over all information provided on these videos. These videos do not represent the entirety of Ditidaht Indigenous Knowledge or Ditidaht’s oral histories and do not address all matters related to Ditidaht’s Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title or Ditidaht’s traditions and culture.

All information on these videos is provided for community educational and illustrative purposes and may not be used for any other purpose without the express written consent of Ditidaht First Nation Council including, without limitation, any regulatory or other government decisions, industry consultation processes or any court or administrative proceedings.

Land and resources
Ditidaht Fishery information
Economic fisheries
  • General regulations
  • Plans and enforcement protocols
  • Violation consequences – first and second violation
  • Timelines
Commercial fishery
  • Openings – notices
  • Closings – notices
Current projects
The Ditidaht Economic Development Corporation is working on a variety of projects designed to optimize existing resources and businesses and identify new opportunities. Learn more here.

Update from the Administrator

Ditidaht Notice of Appeal Clarification

Election Appeal Decision is in

Appeal Panel Decision Sept 14

Ditidaht First Nation Annual General Meeting

Notice to Ditidaht Members Annual General Meeting Theme: dubayaax̣ a c̓awaaʔk Saturday September 23, 2023 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Ditidaht Community Hall Lunch will be served. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will include the presentation of the annual financial...

2023 Ditidaht Chief and Council Election Updated August 11, 2023

Ditidaht First Nation has received an appeal under the Elections Regulation section 14.03 regarding the Council Elections held on July 15th, 2023. Until the Appeals Panel has made a decision about the application, the date for Oath of Office ceremony for the new...

2023 DFN Election Candidates.

Ditidaht 23 - Final Candidates List Notice

First Nation Education Authority

Request for Proposals (RFP) for the FNEA Logo. The deadline for submitting logo designs is July 31, 2023. The payment for the winning design is $4000. Artists must submit their logo designs . Request for Proposals FNEA Logo 2023 05 26

Upcoming Chief and Council Nomination Forms + Candidate Acceptance Forms

The upcoming nomination meeting and election, will require candidates to complete the below forms. Ditidaht FN 2023 - Nomination Meeting Notice Updated FINAL May 12 Ditidaht 23 - Candidate Acceptance Form Ditidaht 23 Candidate Withdrawal Form Ditidaht 23 Combined...

Ditidaht First Nation Notice of Nomination Meeting

Please see below the link for the Nomination Meeting Notice Ditidaht FN 2023 - Nomination Meeting Notice Updated FINAL May 12

Ditidaht First Nation Education Board

The Ditidaht First Nation Education Board is currently accepting applications to sit on the board. More information can be obtained from Leonard Merriman, Education Director at or 250-745-3333. 2023-01-30 - DFN Education Board Terms of...

Ditidaht Development Corporation 2022 / 2023 Review

Please find a link to access the 2022 / 2023 Review. Eco Dev Report 2023

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