Originally from Chowade River (Stony River), Halfway River First Nation was the last tribe to move to its new location in the early sixties. The Nation was once the Hudson Hope Band formed with West Moberly First Nations and Halfway River First Nation. The communities separated in 1971.

Facilities available on the reserve include the band office, community hall, health clinic, band school, and lands office.

The community is located 75km northwest of Fort St. John, BC. Travel to Mile 95 of the Alaska Highway, turn in on Road 117, and drive 35km to reach the community.