kʷikʷəƛ̓əm | Kwikwetlem First Nation

The Kwikwetlem First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous community situated in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, primarily located near Coquitlam.

POPULATION
151
Rank #609 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
0.8 KM²
Rank #566 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/27/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-06 23:56:31 UTC
Name
Kwikwetlem First Nation (ISC Code: 560)
Former Names
Coquitlam Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Language
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
Number of Registered Members
151
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
2 - 65 COLONY FARM ROAD, COQUITLAM, BC
General Email

Band Council

Governance Type
Custom Electoral System
Chief
RONALD GIESBRECHT
Term Expires
03/27/2027
Number of Council Members
3

RONALD GIESBRECHT

Chief

📞 Phone not available

GEORGE CHAFFEE

Councillor

📞 Phone not available

JOHN PETERS

Councillor

📞 Phone not available

Administrative Contacts

Gibby Smith

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Community Driver/Program Support

📞 Phone not available

Theresa Boyce

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Community Infrastructure Manager

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Nina Samborski

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Community Wellness Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Nancy Joe

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Cultural Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Kristina Joe

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Cultural Programs Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Tina Rudy

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Director - Community Services

📞 Phone not available

Nicole Durand

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Education Program Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Wilma Lady

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Housing Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Jay Mendoza

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Maintenance Supervisor

📞 Phone not available

Reaman Miller

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

📞 Phone not available

GOVERNANCE: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

📞 Phone not available

Sue Lizotte

LAND GOVERNANCE: Director

📞 Phone not available

Raven Louie

LAND GOVERNANCE: Executive Assistant, Land Governance

📞 Phone not available

Yasmin Atwal

LAND GOVERNANCE: Land Governance Registrar

📞 Phone not available

Joseph Tootoosis

LAND GOVERNANCE: Strategic Alignment Officer

📞 Phone not available

Jessica Blesch

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Archaeology & Guardian Manager

📞 Phone not available

Lance Myers

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Director – Lands and Resources

📞 Phone not available

Francesca Fogliata

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Environmental and Stewardship Manager

📞 Phone not available

Matt Lim

LANDS AND RESOURCES: GIS Specialist

📞 Phone not available

Tom Weegar

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Lead Negotiator

📞 Phone not available

Hailey Lavoie

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Project Coordinator – Referrals & Stewardship

📞 Phone not available

Rodney Lee

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Project Coordinator, Fisheries and Hatchery

📞 Phone not available

Maryam Amini

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Project Coordinator, Referrals

📞 Phone not available

Tina Ginzburg

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Reconciliation Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

David Price

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Referrals Administrative Assistant

📞 Phone not available

Sarah Westbury

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Referrals Manager

📞 Phone not available

Curtis Fullerton

LANDS AND RESOURCES: Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

📞 Phone not available

Wanita Heiberg-Reid

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Administration Assistant/IRA

📞 Phone not available

Reaman Miller

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

📞 Phone not available

Karen Nagra

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

📞 Phone not available

Gloria Matos

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Executive Assistant to Chief and Council

📞 Phone not available

Doreen Mutwiri

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Finance Manager

📞 Phone not available

Tanja Maric

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Human Resources Manager

📞 Phone not available

Jade Mroczkowski

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Receptionist

📞 Phone not available

Allison Baker

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION: Technology, Records & Information Management Specialist

📞 Phone not available

General Band Office

Main Office Contact

📞 (604) 540-0680

Media Contact

Press & Media Inquiries

📞 Phone not available

Referrals Contact

Consultation & Referrals

📞 Phone not available

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8009
    COQUITLAM 1
    2.6 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TP.38, W.C.M., ON RIGHT BANK OF THE COQUITLAM RIVER, 4 MILES EAST OF NEW WESTMINSTER
    [49.2299871, -122.8054341]
  • ISC Code: 8010
    COQUITLAM 2
    81.9 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TPS. 38&39, W.C.M. ON LEFT BANK OF THE COQUITLAM RVR, 2 MILES FROM MOUTH ON FRASER RVR
    [49.2480309, -122.7921786]

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