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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 Thomas – Chief Councillor

Terry Edgar – Councillor

Tina Joseph – Councillor

Karen Mack – 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.

September 28, 2024 – Notice of Supports and Privacy

Sept 28 Notice Supports in place and privacy

Important Notice Sept 17, 2024 Resignation of KM

Public Notice Sept 17 2024 Resignation of KM

Ditidaht First Nation AGM – Notice

DFN AGM September 28 2024 Notice NOTE: Notice of venue for the September 28th AGM at the Hupacasath Hall in Port Alberni. A bus service to/from the community will be arranged.

Ditidaht First Nation Days 2024 – New Start Date

DFN Ditidaht Days 2024 Notice Start Date

Welcome Norine Messer, Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator

Notice Welcome Norine Messer Deputy Administrator Aug 1 2024

Ditidaht Days 2024 – Update

The start date has changed to Tuesday, August 13th. (Reason being to allow members to participate in Tluu-piich Games basketball tournament on Monday). A more detailed schedule will follow. Schedule for Ditidaht Days Aug 13 - 17 2024

Ditidaht Days 2024 Schedule

Draft Schedule for Ditidaht Days subject to change

Ditidaht First Nation Days August 2024 – Call for Proposals

DFN Ditidaht Days 2024 Call for Proposals Notice

August 12 – 17 Ditidaht Days Notice

DFN Ditidaht Days 2024 Notice

Save the Date – DFN AGM September 28, 2024

Save the date for the AGM in September. DFN AGM September 2024 Notice Save the Date