Clinton, B.C.: Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar First Nation) issued an Evacuation Order for High Bar I.R 1, High Bar I.R 1A, and High Bar I.R 2 on August 6, 2026 due to the significant threat posed by the Big Bar Complex.

 

Kúkpi7 and Council have reassessed conditions and determined that the threat to life and safety has passed for High Bar I.R 1 on the east side of the Fraser River. The Evacuation Order is rescinded for High Bar I.R 1, effective August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The Evacuation Order remains in effect for High Bar I.R 1A and High Bar I.R 2 due to the continued threat posed by the Big Bar Complex.

 

High Bar First Nation reserve lands remain closed to non-members. Members can access High Bar I.R 1 on the east side of the Fraser River. Members travelling to the area are advised to use the Big Bar Ferry Road for access. 

 

High Bar Road from the Jesmond Junction to High Bar I.R 1 has not been fully cleared. Cougar Point Road and other routes have not been fully inspected and may be rough, damaged, or blocked by fallen trees. Burned areas can be unstable, especially after rain. This increases the risk of mudslides, washouts, and falling debris. Members should use caution, avoid travelling in or right after heavy rain, and be ready to turn back if conditions look unsafe.

 

This wildfire season has significantly affected the wider landscape across the region, and conditions on Llenllenéy'ten Tmícw may not be as members remember them. Familiar wayfinding landmarks in the surrounding backcountry may have changed.

 

Llenllenéy'ten Tmícw carries deep cultural and historical significance for the Nation, and has been affected by a series of climate events in recent years, including the Farwell Canyon landslide (2024), the Big Bar landslide (2019), and the Elephant Hill wildfire (2017).

 

Llenllenéy'ten continues to work alongside its government partners, including the Village of Clinton,Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC Wildfire Service, and Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. The Nation is committed to working on the shared responsibility of caring for this territory.

 

 

Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar First Nation) is a proud member of the Secwépemc Nation whose  territory is located in the Fraser Canyon–Cariboo central interior region of British Columbia. Guided by traditional Secwepemc values of unity (knucwentwécw), family (kw’séltkten), and care for future generations (stsmémelt), Llenllenéy’ten is committed to supporting the wellbeing, governance, and cultural vitality of its members. We have lived on these lands since time immemorial, and we plan on being here for generations to come.

 

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Email:  comms@hbfn.ca

Phone:  250-819-1099

 

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