qw̓ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓n̓ | Kwantlen First Nation

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  • 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

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
Court Records

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
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