The population in the Nuxalk Nation territory is about 3.000 people. They live in their territory, but many are residing in other communities. The Chiefs from each tribe have amalgamated to form the Nuxalk Nation. Primary industries are fishing and forestry.
Secondary industries are sawmill and agriculture.
There is also potential in mining and tourism in Nuxalk Land. The Nuxalk nation is a sovereign nation and the sovereignty comes from Tatua, the Creator, which is not recognised by any the official government. The Nuxalk Nation has not had any treaty negotiations with the Canadian Government or any other foreign government. The Native People of Nuxalk Nation have therefore held and still hold Native Title and Aboriginal Rights and Ownership to all lands and resources of that portion of British Columbia, within their respective tribal territorial boundaries. The Nuxalk Chiefs and the Elders have stated continuously that they still maintain jurisdiction over their territory and all the natural resources, but the Canadian Government chooses not to follow its own supreme laws to protect the Nuxalk Nation from encroachment of settlers and multinational corporations.