About us
Lhoosk’uz Dené is a community in the south-central region of B.C., about 195 km drive west of Quesnel. The Nation, formerly known as the Kluskus Nation, is part of the larger Dakelh First Nations, who have long lived throughout B.C.’s central interior. The main reserve, Kluskus 1, sits beside Kluskus Lake in the Central Interior.
Lhoosk’uz Dené governs all lands within their reserves independently, working together with government bodies on regional projects when possible.
The values we live by
Living our values through land, community, and culture.
Our Vision
A unified Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation, thriving in harmony with the land and each other, empowered by strength, pride, and the spirit of our ancestors.
Our Mission
To build a strong Dakelh Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation where trust, healing, and the empowerment of every person’s voice and potential are at the heart of our community.
Our People
We are a band of more than 230 members governed under our Custom Code and represented by the clans Chantyman, Baptiste/ Cassam, Jimmie/ Jimmy/ Alexis, and Boyd as Chief and Council.
Our Logo
The Story of the
Red and White Fish
This story lives on in the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation logo.
Long ago, a great battle took place in the place that is now called Kluskus Indian Reserve 1 between the Carrier (Dakelh) and the Chilcotin. The conflict erupted when the Chilcotin were taking Carrier women, and the Carrier warriors fought to protect their people. The battle was so fierce that the blood of warriors flowed into the lake, colouring its waters. From that day on, the lake held both white and red fish—a living memory of the struggle and the Carrier’s victory.
This story lives on in the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation logo, where a white fish and a red fish swim side by side—symbolizing courage, resilience, and the enduring history of the people.
History
The history and the presence of the Lhoosk’uz Dené People on their traditional lands extend since time immemorial, rooted in generations of cultural, spiritual, and ecological stewardship.