Hupačasath First Nation

05/27/2026

The City of Port Alberni is calling on the community for one last push in its bid to secure the starring role in HGTV’s Home Town Takeover Canada this summer.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Harbour Quay (5440 Argyle Street), from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., the City of Port Alberni, together with Tseshaht First Nation and Hupacasath First Nation will host a community event to showcase our spirit and strength in numbers.
Harbour Quay will be closed to vehicle traffic for the morning (7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.) to make way for a vibrant block-party where participants can enjoy:
- Tseshaht First Nation & Hupacasath First Nation singers and dancers
- Children’s activities, crafts and face painting
- Take or make banners to show what’s in your heart
- City colours on full display (wear green, white and orange!)
- And more…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

05/15/2026

Klecko to the City of Port Alberni Local Government for standing together with Hupačasath and Tseshaht First Nation in support of maintaining the fire prohibition.
We appreciate the support, partnership, and shared commitment to keeping our communities safe.

🔥 Complete Fire Ban Remains in Effect in Port Alberni

Due to recent wildfire activity in our area, and in alignment with our partners at Tseshaht First Nation and Hupačasath First Nation the City of Port Alberni will continue the complete fire ban currently in place.

Allowed devices:
CSA- or ULC-approved cooking stoves and portable campfire devices using gas, propane, briquettes, liquid fuel, or gaseous fuel are permitted only if the flame height is less than 15 cm (6 inches).

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.

05/15/2026

🚫🔥 COMMUNITY NOTICE – FIRE PROHIBITION REMAINS IN EFFECT 🔥🚫

We have received several questions regarding the Provincial fire ban changes for the May Long Weekend.

Please be advised that although the Coastal Fire Centre may be allowing some Category 1 campfires in certain areas, BOTH Hupačasath and Tseshaht Chief & Council have made the decision to maintain our OWN fire prohibition on our reserve lands and territories UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

This means that ALL fires remain prohibited on Hupačasath reserve lands, including:

❌ Campfires
❌ Backyard Fires
❌ Smokehouses
❌ Category 2 Fires
❌ Category 3 Fires
❌ Fireworks

This decision was made to help protect our people, homes, forests, wildlife, and neighbouring communities from the risk of wildfire.

We ask everyone to please respect the decision of Chief & Council and help spread the word to family members, visitors, and those who may not be on social media.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

05/14/2026

Hupacasath First Nation Prohibits All Fires On Reserve
Effective: May 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm
All reserve lands and Cultural Site
Complete Fire Prohibition
Until Further Notice

05/13/2026

Please note that the Hupačasath First Nation Administration Office will be closed on Monday, May 18th, 2026 in observance of Victoria Day.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

05/13/2026

BC Wildfire Service has changed the status of the Cold Creek Wildfire near the Lookout to Being Held.
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) continues to monitor the situation and support the wildfire response.
BC Wildfire Service has provided an update:
➡ Officers and crews remain in the area with support from helicopters
➡ Fire size remains at 0.67 hectare
➡ All residents are asked to stay off the trails in the area to allow crews to respond effectively. NO hiking or biking in this area, at this time.
For updates from BC Wildfire Service: visit www.BCWildfire.ca or download their app.
To report a wildfire, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.

05/13/2026

BC Wildfire Service is actively fighting the Lookout Wildfire, a one-hectare fire approximately 1 km from Cherry Creek, below the Lookout.
In order to respond effectively, all residents are asked to stay off the trails in the area. NO hiking or biking in this area, at this time.
For updates from BC Wildfire Service: visit www.BCWildfire.ca or download their app.
To report a wildfire, call 1.800.663.5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.

05/06/2026

Effective at 12:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires are prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre.

Exception: The Haida Gwaii Forest District will still allow Category 1 campfires.

These measures are being implemented to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires associated with open burning activities.
This prohibition will remain in effect until October 31, 2026, or until it is officially rescinded.

Please remember to always check with your local government before burning, as additional local prohibitions may also be in place.
For full details, including the information bulletin, prohibited activities, and fire prohibition map, click on the original post below

Effective at 12 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires are prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre. The exception is the Haida Gwaii Forest District, where Category 1 campfires are permitted.

These measures are being taken to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires associated with open burning activities.

This prohibition will remain in place until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.

Always check with your local government before burning, as they may have their own prohibitions in place.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/coastal-fire-centre-enacting-open-fire-prohibitions/

05/04/2026

If you are free today there is an Elders lunch at the Friendship Center

It’s our Elders Lunch tomorrow, Monday, May 4th. All Elders & Their Guests Welcome! We hope to see you there….

05/01/2026

See you all there Hupačasath and Tseshaht!!