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The We Wai Kai Nation’s reserve lands cover 684.74 hectares (1692.27 acres). The village (“reserve”) can be accessed via Highway 17 – Pat Bay Highway. Historically, Penelakut villages were found on Penelakut Island, Galiano Island, and on Vancouver Island near the mouth of the Chemainus River. with approximately 1/3 of the population being registered band members, and others being residents who are leasing lands from landowners.The Esquimalt Nation is a small nation with approximately 150 members living on reserve and another 100 living off reserve. But what does this mean?
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We have been here since time immemorial. Iisaak will guide us as we work together to foster a safe, healthy and sustainable community; where our culture, language, spirituality and economy flourish for all. GWAWAENUK TRIBE
We have seven traditional villages. Although the Pacheedaht people are Nuu-chah-nulth-aht by culture and language, they are not a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. 299. Most Tsartlip members live on the South Saanich 1 reserve in Brentwood Bay, BC. We have a proud past, and our traditions continue. It is a member of the Kwakiutl District Council. A number of very rich and diverse cultures.You may be interested to view a similar map on a continental scale…BCRobyn is where I share personal experiences, observations, memories, and travel tips about Vancouver and British Columbia. Based on 2001 census figures, aboriginal people (living on and off reserve) number 43, 420 or 6.8% of the estimated population on Vancouver Island. Yuquot village has been designated as a National Historic Site.Hesquiaht is the most northerly and remote of the five Central Region Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. We are a small, semi-rural community of about 500 on-reserve community members, with about 350 of our band members living off-reserve. Heghums has been the main village and winter site for Gwawaneuk, and is the main Gwawaneuk village today. Our Territory covers the lands and waters of northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada. This rich culture continues today with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations opening up the Yuquot Historic Village site for the entire world to come and experience their history and culture. Along with 18 other tribes in the Salish Sea we are Coast Salish people, one of the northern most tribes on the east side of Vancouver Island.Snuneymuxw First Nation is one of the largest First Nations by population in the province. Gilakas’la.Under the Indian Act and Royal Commission,Heghums became a Reserve Allotment in 1916. We are a small, semi-rural community of about 500 on-reserve community members, with about 350 of our band members living off-reserve. with approximately 1/3 of the population being registered band members, and others being residents who are leasing lands from landowners.The Esquimalt Nation is a small nation with approximately 150 members living on reserve and another 100 living off reserve. Iisaak will guide us as we work together to foster a safe, healthy and sustainable community; where our culture, language, spirituality and economy flourish for all.
The We Wai Kai Nation’s reserve lands cover 684.74 hectares (1692.27 acres). About half of our members live on the Reserve. Footer menu. Those of English, Irish and Scottish origins were historically the largest ethnic group in Vancouver, and this is still visible in areas like Kerrisdale and South Granville. The Wuikinuxv Traditional territory has a long and rich cultural history. We are a comparatively small tribe (despite owning 66,000 hectares) with huge culture and history held within our Hereditary Chiefs and Elders. . Together, we are the northern most of 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations occupying approximately 300 acres of Vancouver Island’s Pacific coast.Ehattesaht is one of the 14 Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations. MOWACHAHT / MUCHALAHT
The We Wai Kai Nation had 5 designated reserve lands.The Tlowitsis Nation territories span the coastal area of Northern Vancouver Island, from ancient history until the early 1960s.
Population Maps Aboriginal Community Data Initiative Map (BC Stats) Interactive map of BC First Nations communities with links to community profiles and 2006 census data, including … The historical territory of the Halalt people is the lower Chemainus River valley and Willy Island, which is offshore from today’s town of Chemainus. Carcross/Tagish First Nation. Indian chiefs, says Indigenous communities that rely on the salmon for food face the greatest impacts, but the department has consistently prioritized commercial fishing. The Tsulquate reserve, where most of us live, is adjacent to the town of The Kwakiutl Nation is currently in Stage 4 with the BC Treaty Commission. EHATTESAHT / CHINEHKINT
View Nation Page. The Lake Cowichan First Nation, while its own distinct group, is closely linked to the peoples of the Cowichan Tribes band government, and is part of the Hul’qumi’num linguistic group. In the Sencoten langauge Tseycum is spelled Wsikem and means Land of Clay.The Pauquachin First Nation is a First Nations government with 3 reserves near Saanich. 604.822.8738. If you ever find yourself in Vancouver and you visit the Think of Europe. Together, we are the northern most of 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations occupying approximately 300 acres of Vancouver Island’s Pacific coast.Ehattesaht is one of the 14 Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations. Representatives with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans were not immediately available for comment. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing. The remaining members reside in various locations across North America.The Qualicum First Nation is a First Nations government located near Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.