Shxw’ōwhámél | Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation

The Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in southwestern British Columbia, with historical connections to the Fraser River and surrounding mountainous terrain.

POPULATION
253
Rank #579 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
4.0 KM²
Rank #493 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
Indefinite
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-02 04:11:57 UTC
Name
Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation (ISC Code: 587)
Former Names
Skwah Band, Hope Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
Halq'eméylem
Number of Registered Members
253
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
58700A ST. ELMO ROAD, HOPE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
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Term Expires
Not Applicable
Number of Council Members
0

LEONA KELLY

Si:yam

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LENORA FRASER

Si:yam

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DEAN JONES

Si:yam

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LUCILLE CASIMIR

Si:yam

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MELODY ANDREWS

Si:yam

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LOUISE MUSSELL

Si:yam

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BRENDA PETERS

Si:yam

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SHAWNA PETERS

Si:yam

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SONNY MCHALSIE

Si:yam

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ALFRED JAMES

Si:yam

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IRENE SMITH

Si:yam

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9657
    PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
    10.3 Hectares
     
    [49.1434849, -122.2745945]
  • ISC Code: 8089
    KUTHLALTH 3
    141.8 Hectares
    YALE DIST IN SECS 12&3, TP7,R26,, SECS. 7&18, TP7,R25,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER EAST OF YALE
    [49.5584352, -121.3981145]
  • ISC Code: 8088
    WAHLEACH ISLAND 2
    56.5 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF RUBY CREEK
    [49.3366702, -121.6253924]
  • ISC Code: 10235
    COQUALEETZA
    23.4 Hectares
    CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8087
    OHAMIL 1
    163.5 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN TP4,R.27,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER NORTH OF LAIDLAW C.N.STATION
    [49.3382185, -121.6041094]

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