qw̓ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓n̓ | Kwantlen First Nation
Community Profile
- The Kwantlen First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, with traditional lands near Fort Langley and surrounding areas in the Lower Mainland.
- Last Updated 2025-05-01 19:17:29 UTC
- Name: Kwantlen First Nation (ISC Code: 564)
- Former Names: Langley Indian Band
- Band Style: First Nation
- Cultural Area: Coast Salish
- Indigenous Language: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
- Number of Registered Members: 417
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE: Custom Electoral System: Hereditary Chief and Council
- TERM EXPIRES: Not Applicable
- CHIEF: MARILYN GABRIEL
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:3
- MARILYN GABRIEL
- TUMIA KNOTT
- LESLIE ANTONE
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.kwantlenfn.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 888-2488
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 888-2442
- ADDRESS: 23690 GABRIEL LANE, PO BOX 108, FORT LANGLEY, BC
- EMAILS: Sherry.Antone@kwantlenfn.ca
- Chief MARILYN GABRIEL: Marilyn.Gabriel@kwantlenfn.ca
- Councillor TUMIA KNOTT: Tumia.Knott@kwantlenfn.ca
- Councillor LESLIE ANTONE: Les.Antone@kwantlenfn.ca
- Band Office Receptionist SHERRY ANTONE: Sherry.Antone@kwantlenfn.ca
- Child + Family Services Support Coordinator TIFFANY GABRIEL: Tiffany.Gabriel@kwantlenfn.ca
- Cultural Centre Building Manager TONY DANDURAND: Tony.Dandurand@kwantlenfn.ca
- Cultural Department MICHAEL KELLY-GABRIEL: Michael.kgabriel@kwantlenfn.ca
- Director of Child and Family Services MANDY SANDHER: mandy.sandher@kwantlenfn.ca
- Education Gr. K-12 + Community support Manager CARRIE MITCHELL: Carrie.Mitchell@kwantlenfn.ca
- Elders Coordinator ANG FILLARDEAU: Ang.Fillardeau@kwantlenfn.ca
- Finance Manager BERNICE WHALLEY: Bernice.Whalley@kwantlenfn.ca
- Head Start Manager LINDA MITCHELL: Linda.Mitchell@kwantlenfn.ca
- Health + Community Office Manager AINSLEY HANSFORD: Ainsley.Hansford@kwantlenfn.ca
- Lands and Economic Executive Management Officer (LEEMO) DERRICK MITCHELL: Derrick@kwantlenlands.ca
- Medical Transportation SAUL MICHELLE: Michelle.Saul@kwantlenfn.ca
- Nations Executive Management Officer (NEMO) ERIN MARSHALL: Erin.Marshall@kwantlenfn.ca
- Post Secondary + Training Coordinator TRAVIS FILLARDEAU: Travis.Fillardeau@kwantlenfn.ca
- Public Works BRENDA GABRIEL: Brenda.Gabriel@kwantlenfn.ca
- Public Works Manager CAROL GABRIEL: Carol.Gabriel@kwantlenfn.ca
- Social Services + Community support ALLIE KEITLAH: Allie.Keitlah@kwantlenfn.ca
- General Band Office: Sherry.Antone@kwantlenfn.ca
- Media Contact: Tumia.Knott@kwantlenfn.ca
- Referrals Contact: Derrick@kwantlenlands.ca
- Websites
Band Financial Statements
- 2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2012 - Kwantlen First Nation20122013.pdf
- 2011 - Kwantlen First Nation20112012.pdf
- 2010 - Kwantlen First Nation20102011.pdf
- 2009 - Kwantlen First Nation20092010.pdf
- 2008 - Kwantlen First Nation20082009.pdf
- 2007 - Kwantlen First Nation20072008.pdf
- 2006 - Kwantlen First Nation20062007.pdf
- 2005 - Kwantlen First Nation20052006.pdf
- 2004 - Kwantlen First Nation20042005.pdf
- 2003 - Kwantlen First Nation20032004.pdf
- 2002 - Kwantlen First Nation20022003.pdf
- 2001 - Kwantlen First Nation20012002.pdf
Band Council Remuneration
- 2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
Intergovernmental Agreements
- Kwantlen First Nation FNCEBF Revenue Sharing Agreement - Tretheway/Big Silver Hydro IPP, 2017
- Kwantlen Forest Consultation and Revenue Sharing Agreement - 2024
- Kwantlen Forest Consultation and Revenue Sharing Agreement - 2019
- Kwantlen Forest Consultation and Revenue Sharing Agreement - 2016
- Kwantlen First Nation Interim Agreement on Forest Opportunities - 2006
- Kwantlen First Nation Housing Project
- The Government of Canada invests in energy efficiency improvements to Salishan Place by The River arts, culture, and heritage centre in Langley [2022]
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
-
ISC Code: 8030
LANGLEY 2
58.3 Hectares
NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC. 3,TP.15,E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF THE STAVE RIVER 1 MLE FROM MOUTH ON NORTH BANK OF FRASER RIVER
[49.1041779, -122.6603519] -
ISC Code: 8034
MCMILLAN ISLAND 6
191.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN SECTION 4, TP.11 & SECS 33&34, TP.12, E.C.M. ENTIRE ISLAND IN THE FRASER RIVER
[49.2057179, -122.910956] -
ISC Code: 8031
LANGLEY 3
40.9 Hectares
NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC. 34,TP14 & SEC. 3 TP15,E.C.M. LTS 444 &445,G.1 ISLAND AT MOUTH OF STAVE RVR N BANK FRASER RIVER
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8032
LANGLEY 4
93.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN SECTION 2, TP15,E.C.M. ON LEFT BANAT THE MOUTH OF STAVE RIVER
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8033
LANGLEY 5
140.6 Hectares
NEW WEST. DIST. IN SEC 34&35,TP.11 & SECS.2&3,TP.12,E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RVR 2 MILES NE. OF FORT LANGLEY
[49.16837, -122.579975] -
ISC Code: 9657
PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
10.3 Hectares
[49.1434849, -122.2745945] -
ISC Code: 10235
COQUALEETZA
23.4 Hectares
CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8029
WHONNOCK 1
34.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TPS 14&15, E.C.M. ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RVR, BTW LTS 4533&441, 1 MLE E. OF WHONOCK
[49.1751095, -122.4594486]
- Traditional lands along Fraser River
- Encompasses areas of Fort Langley and surrounding Lower Mainland
- Significant fishing and gathering territories
- Includes parts of modern Surrey, Langley, and Fraser Valley regions
Consultations and Referrals
Band Submissions
- Response to Government of Canada Intervenor Information Request (IIR) 6 (NRCan’s Major Projects Management Office (MPMO)) [2014]
- BC Utilities Commision BC Hydro 2011 Ruskin Dam Upgrade Project
- A97383 Kwantlen First Nation - Affidavits Adopting Evidence [2019]
- Trans Mountain Expansion Project File OF-Fac-Oil-T260-2013-03 02 Hearing Order OH-001-2014 [2014]
Band Business Interests
Band Owned Corporations
- Sacred Waters Developments
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Management Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Construction Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Construction Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Development Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Development Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Land Development Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Land Development Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Resources Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Resources Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Ventures Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Ventures Ltd.
- Lelem Hospitality Ltd.
- Lelem Hospitality Limited Partnership
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Harbour Authority
- Kwantlen Lands, Resources and Stewardship Ltd.
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Housing Society
- Seyem’ Qwantlen Construction / Milestone Environmental Contracting West (A Joint Venture) [owned 51% by the nation]
- The Jackson Ridge Project (Joint Venture) [owned 50% by the nation]
- Seyem’ Qwantlen / Matcon Civil Joint Venture [owned 50% by the nation]
Court Records
Downloadable Court Decisions
Active Court Cases
- Kwantlen First Nation v Brandon Gabriel et al
- KWANTLEN FIRST NATION WADSWORTH, Laura v KWANTLEN FIRST NATION
- KWANTLEN FIRST NATION KNIGHTS, Brenda v KWANTLEN FIRST NATION
Media Reports
Media Reports
- Indiginews: Federal court set to determine the validity of Kwantlen First Nation vote to oust hereditary chief
- Indigenous Relations | City of Mission
- Book from First Nations writer features bears rewarded with magical masks after saving a life
- 3 First Nations seek return of Crown land in Surrey, B.C.
- Honouring and supporting Indigenous resilience
- 'It's our turn': First Nations seek return of Surrey field that produces millions of B.C. vegetables
- First Nations seek return of land used for popular South Surrey farm
- VIDEO: Teaching First Nations technology in Langley
- National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to return to Cloverdale
- Trio of First Nations seek return of land long held by well-known B.C. potato farm
- Kwantlen First Nation team up with Fort to host adult-only cultural event
- Celebrate Surrey's National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Kwantlen First Nation leadership battle goes to federal court
- First Nations stake claim to 300 acres of Crown land in Surrey
- Bringing Indigenous culture to the heart of SFU’s Surrey campus
- VIDEO: Celebration of Indigenous culture at Fort Langley
- Three B.C. First Nations request return of land held by potato farm in Surrey
- First Nations propose nearly 1,500 homes in four towers next to TransLink's Carvolth bus exchange in Langley
- After years of political unrest, Kwantlen members vote to oust chief of 3 decades
- 'Grounded by Our Roots,' A New Indigenous Art Exhibition, Opens at the American Museum of Natural History
- Kwantlen First Nations art in spotlight
- Kwantlen First Nation factions face off in court over leadership dispute
- COLUMN: O Canada, our home on stolen land
- Competing band councils claim legitimacy at Kwantlen First Nation
- New banners for Maple Ridge’s 150th anniversary
- Kwantlen First Nation teen on finding community in skateboarding | story | Kids News
- Kwantlen First Nation general assembly votes to evict hereditary chief -
- Signs in First Nations language go up at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley
- VIDEO: Kwantlen First Nation community craft fair returns
- Kwantlen First Nation members taking steps to conserve eulachon on the Fraser River
- 10 places where you can experience Indigenous culture in BC
- Kwantlen First Nation artist and author release new book featuring cultural teachings
- Kwantlen First Nation celebrates food and culture at Salmon and Cranberry Harvest Celebration
- How the Kwantlen First Nation is responding to rising flood risks due to climate change
- Kwantlen First Nations ‘overlooked’ in middle school plans
- New plaza to mark partnership between Kwantlen First Nation, Langley Township
- KPU’s new grad parchments feature both English and the language spoken by Kwantlen First Nation
- Langley recognizes Kwantlen First Nation educator with school naming
- New West’s new civic facility’s name aims to invoke fun, honour First Peoples
- VIDEO: Kwantlen First Nation give emotional thank you to Township for Brae Island land transfer
- Fort Langley celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Preserving Kwantlen language a big project for Langley arts group
- Students unveil art project that honours Kwantlen First Nation
- Fort Langley celebrates Indigenous culture with displays, activities
- Kwantlen First Nation artist Jeff Dickson designs Vancouver Bandits uniforms
- Tensions are high on Kwantlen First Nation over hereditary chief
- Downtown Fort Langley development proposed as partnership with Kwantlen First Nation
- As an Indigenous person, Canada Day celebrates the start of the worst days of our oppression . . .
- VIDEO: Township, Kwantlen First Nation unveil new Fort Langley concepts
- First Salmon ceremony a very meaningful event
- Kwantlen Nation celebrates new longhouse
- Right to freedom of speech among First Nations was unclear — until now
- Indigenous-inspired jersey design unveiled by Vancouver Bandits
- Kwantlen First Nation members outraged over proposed changes to rent-to-own housing program
- VIDEO: How a Fort Langley school is commemorating Orange Shirt Day
- Why Joseph Dandurand wanted to tell his story of survival through poetry
- Controversial Fort Langley land to become part of Kwantlen First Nation reserve
- Canada’s Hollow Concern for First Nations Democracy
- Kwantlen First Nation artists bring traditional murals to Langley Fine Arts School
- Hereditary Chief refuses to leave job, but band members have voted to oust her
- First Nations exhibit combines modern attitudes and ancestral beliefs in Maple Ridge show
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022
- NDP announce 61 new affordable homes for Indigenous families and Elders in Mission
- Kwantlen university announces new Indigenous studies program
- Aboriginal artists bestow special blessing on club’s newest canoe
- Indigenous poet and NYT bestseller to read at Electric Mermaid
- WATCH: Kwantlen artist unveils ‘highlight’ of his career at Ruskin Dam
- Local First Nations members not in favour of including South Surrey farmland into the ALR
- A First Nation contemplates removing their chief. Ottawa runs for cover.
- Pro Vancouver basketball franchise unveils Indigenous jersey
- Robert Jago on First Nations Resistance and Where It Leads
- At Kwantlen, a New Degree Offering in ‘Indigenous Community Justice’
- Kwantlen artist designs new for Langley’s Bandits logos
- How B.C.'s Indigenous communities are facing climate change, and creating solutions
- PHOTOS: Maple Ridge celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Meet Joseph A. Dandurand, VPL's 2019 Indigenous storyteller in residence
- Can zoning boost First Nation sovereignty in BC?
- Langley recognizes Kwantlen First Nation educator with school naming
- Hundreds gather in Holland Park National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- City Partners with Local First Nations to Deliver Indigenous Guardians Training Program
- Work of Indigenous artist chosen for Surrey’s 2022 public-art street banners
- Canada’s National Parks Are Colonial Crime Scenes
- COLUMN: Surrey has far to go in its relationship with First Nations
- Sport serving vital role on path toward reconciliation in National Indigenous History Month
- Fort Langley: Kwantlen First Nation Chief shares personal journey
- Kwantlen First Nation responds to APTN Investigates episode, We Are Not Extinct
- ‘Reconciliation 101’ talk in Surrey with former chief of Tsawwassen First Nation
- Murals at King George Station celebrate local Indigenous Nations
- ‘I Think It’s Time We Were Educated’
- New mural unveiled at Don Christian Elementary School
- National Indigenous Peoples Month
- For First Nations, salmon is life
- Langley City to open meetings with statement about ‘unceded’ First Nations territory
- BC First Nations land settlement
- Celebrate Indigenous culture in Langley this weekend
- Fort Langley walk to residential school commemorates Truth and Reconciliation report
- VIDEO: First Nations culture celebrated at Douglas Park
- Maple Ridge celebrates Indigenous People’s Day
- VIDEO: First Nations culture celebrated at Douglas Park
- New Aboriginal Head Start centre to offer childcare to Langley Indigenous children
- Vancouver Bandits unveil new Indigenous jersey ahead of celebration this weekend
- Three First Nations request return of 300-acre property in Surrey owned by the federal government
- Langley university’s Indigenous partnership making more compassionate nurses
- Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park
- SFU Surrey Indigenous Public Art Commissions - SFU Galleries
- KPU waives tuition for students from seven local First Nations. Will other B.C. schools follow?
- Indigenous-hosted skateboarding competition kicks off in Langley, B.C.
- Should British Columbia change its name? As we reckon with history, some say it's time
- Four Seasons
- Communities band together to save the river that sustains them
- First Nation members have Charter free speech rights on reserves, says B.C. civil liberties group
- The Girl Who Loved the Birds by Joseph Durand, illustrated by Elinor Atkins
- First Nations stake claim to 300 acres of Crown land in Surrey
- In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon
- 3rd Annual Stalew Pow Wow in Langley
- Fort Langley celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Salmon and Cranberry Festival comes to McMillan Island
- Aboriginal music highlighted in up-coming Langley festival
- Langley Fine Arts School students learn Kwantlen culture by bringing stories to the stage
- Kwantlen First Nation artists bring traditional murals to Langley Fine Arts School
- Kwantlen First Nation and Fort Langley celebrate shared history
- Students unveil art project that honours Kwantlen First Nation
- At Kwantlen, a New Degree Offering in ‘Indigenous Community Justice’
- KPU to issue diplomas in Indigenous language and English
- Guiding the Gallery: Elders, Community Members and Indigenous Experts
- Take transit to these National Indigenous Peoples Day events and celebrations in your neighbourhood
- B.C. university offers free tuition to some Indigenous students
- VIDEO: First Nations culture celebrated at Douglas Park
- Opinion | In the fight against Trump, Canada needs First Nations people
- Women’s film festival feature shines light on Canada’s infamous residential schools
- Radio & Podcast News – ELMNT FM stations in jeopardy without support
- Kwantlen First Nation artist and author release new book featuring cultural teachings
- Raven and the First Sunrise
- School community gathers to mark opening of Langley school named for longtime educator
- Kwantlen First Nations story coming to Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
- 'The original farmers': Interest in First Nations farming revival growing
- A 'devastating tragedy'
- Maple Ridge to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day
- OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP
- Langley’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University to offer graduation parchments in Indigenous language
- Indigenous writer Joseph Dandurand adds to children's book list with The Girl Who Loved the Birds
- Bootcamp on Kwantlen land spotlights First Nations reconciliation
- Photos: Progress Pride colours on new house posts for Coquitlam school district a B.C. first, carver says
- Fraser River canoe journey about spiritual, cultural connections
- VIDEO: Aldergrove celebrates Canada Day with parade, Kwantlen performances
- Walking Together on the Path of Reconciliation at SFU Surrey
- Kwantlen First Nation Community-Based Experiential Learning Session
- Walking tours and drumming offer indigenous look at Langley
- ‘Shocked and honoured’: retired educator, First Nations woman has Langley school named after her
- VIDEO: First Nations culture celebrated at Douglas Park
- Indigenous groups across country and from states expected to attend Langley pow wow
- Medicines from the land: Indigenous collection at KPU Langley
- WATCH: Kwantlen artist paints and installs Indigenous mural in Fort Langley
- Kwantlen Nation celebrates new longhouse
- Walking Together on the Path of Reconciliation at SFU Surrey
- Kwantlen artist challenges band leadership to change
- Young woman from Kwantlen First Nation makes big strides in the art world
- Awards recognize urban Indigenous advocates in Surrey
- New program for indigenous high school students launched by Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley
- Awards recognize urban Indigenous advocates in Surrey
- Indigenous-led housing project to bring 1,600 new affordable rental homes to BC
- Kwantlen First Nation celebrates food and culture at Salmon and Cranberry Harvest Celebration
- Langley’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University to offer graduation parchments in Indigenous language
- Kwantlen tale of ogress Th’owxiya will be told in children’s theatre piece coming to Chilliwack
- Kwantlen university announces new Indigenous studies program
- A First Nation contemplates removing their chief. Ottawa runs for cover.
- ‘We Are Kwantlen’ opens at Museum of Surrey
- Kwantlen First Nation to make history at the Surrey Vaisakhi parade
- Eight works of Indigenous art commissioned for Surrey sites
- Year In Review: Competing councils claimed leadership of Kwantlen First Nation
- Competing band councils claim legitimacy at Kwantlen First Nation
- Land rights key to Kwantlen control of future
- LETTER: Writer questions Langley’s treatment of local First Nations
- Surrey's National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Wellness Event
- Walking tours and drumming offer indigenous look at Langley
- VIDEO: Longtime Langley educator first Indigenous woman to have school named after her
- Kwantlen artist designs new Bandits logo
- Surrey Schools celebrates Coast Salish culture and history on National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Education comes from more than just books
- Grant helps KPU students plant indigenous forest
Academic Research
Academic Research
- When the river rises: a case study of Kwantlen First Nation's management of flood risk
- HOW CAN KWANTLEN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CAMP (KCDC) SUPPORT ABORIGINAL YOUTH TO DEVELOP AND APPLY LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
- ya: y̓əstəl̓ (working together) with 'letsémot (one mind/heart): Narratives of Resilience and Strategies for Resistance and Resurgence from Kwantlen First Nation …
- Developing a Locally Focused Indigenous Peoples Collection: An Act of Reconciliation
- On Whose Territory Does Our School District Reside? Beginning Steps Toward Relationship Development With Urban First Nations
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- Centering Indigenous governance principles, values, and objectives to build a just blue economy decision space
- Recognizing the diversity of BC's First Nations languages
- Guest editorial: Working with indigenous peoples to foster sustainable food systems
- Co-creating a biocultural indicator framework for fish and fish habitat with Lower stal̕əw (Fraser River) region First Nations
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- Way of the tireless runner: An Aboriginal pedagogical guide
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
- The first nations of British Columbia: an anthropological survey
Expert Analysis