Red Bluff First Nation

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The Red Bluff First Nation is a Dakelh First Nations government located in the northern Fraser Canyon region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is a member of the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, which includes both Tsilhqot'in and Carrier (Dakelh) communities.

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The Red Bluff First Nation reserve community and offices are located near Quesnel.

Chief and Councillors

Councillor: Cindy Aldred Councillor: Denise Paul Councillor: Wanda Aldred

Indian Reserves

Map all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap

Indian Reserves under the administration of the Red Bluff First Nation are: [1]

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References

  1. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
  2. "Dragon Lake Indian Reserve 3". BC Geographical Names .
  3. "Quesnel Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names .
  4. "Rich Bar Indian Reserve 4". BC Geographical Names .
  5. "Sinnce-tah-lah Indian Reserve 2". BC Geographical Names .