Es-kwy-malt | Esquimalt First Nation

The Esquimalt Nation is a Coast Salish First Nation located near Victoria, British Columbia, with deep historical roots in the region.

POPULATION

381

Rank #538 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

0.2 KM²

Rank #585 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

10/02/2027

Term Expiration

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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-03 07:22:11 UTC

Name

Esquimalt (ISC Code: 644)

Former Names

WSÁNEĆ, Songhees

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Coast Salish Territory

Indigenous Language

SENĆOŦEN

Number of Registered Members

381

Band Website

http://www.esquimaltnation.ca/

Phone Number

(250) 381-7861

Fax Number

(250) 384-9309

Address

1189 KOSAPSUM CRESCENT, VICTORIA, BC

General Email

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Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

JEROME THOMAS

Term Expires

10/02/2027

Number of Council Members

JEROME THOMAS

Chief

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ALICIA THOMAS

Councillor

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ANASTASIA THOMAS

Councillor

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EDDIE THOMAS

Councillor

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SHERRY THOMAS

Councillor

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ANDREW THOMAS

Hereditary Chief

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements

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2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2012 - Esquimalt20122013.pdf

2011 - Esquimalt20112012.pdf

2010 - Esquimalt20102011.pdf

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2008 - Esquimalt20082009.pdf

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2006 - Esquimalt20062007.pdf

2005 - Esquimalt20052006.pdf

2004 - Esquimalt20042005.pdf

2003 - Esquimalt20032004.pdf

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Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

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

Band Owned Corporations

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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

E. & N. R. Co. v. Wilson; E. & N. R. Co. v. Dunlop

Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company v. Esquimalt

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company v. Dunlap

Monimos Equities & Developments Inc. v. Esquimalt Dockyard Branch 172 of the Canadian Legion

Esquimalt (Township) v. Crosson

R. v. Esquimalt

Blue v. Esquimalt (Township) et al.

Re Township of Esquimalt and Wood

Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board (Re)

R. v. Esquimalt

Bond Development Corporation v. Esquimalt (Township)

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company v. Wilson

Esquimalt v. Wilson

McPhee v. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Ry. Co.

Bond Development Corp. v Esquimalt (Township)

Hobbs v. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Co.

Re Dillabough et al. and Township of Esquimalt

Birch Builders Ltd. v. Esquimalt (Township)

Basic v. Esquimalt Denture Clinic and another

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Co. v. Attorney-General of British Columbia

Esquimalt v. Treat

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Belt Tax Act

Esquimalt (Township) (Re)

Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Company v. Dunlop

Waugh and Esquimalt Lumber Company Limited v. Pedneault (No. 2)

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6808
ESQUIMALT
19.3 Hectares
ESQUIMALT DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF PLUMPER BAY, ESQUIMALT HARBOUR, LOT 25
[48.4435961, -123.4346403]

News Coverage Summary

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Media Reports

Esquimalt First Nation: We have Been Engaged in Consultations with…

Local Indigenous cultures celebrated across Greater Victoria

Digging deeper into history at historic Fort Rodd Hill

VIDEO: Indigenous Policing Services partners with Songhees, Esquimalt Nations to provide canoe

PHOTOS: Totem pole unveiling brings View Royal, First Nations closer together

Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact

PHOTOS: Community unites for Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Colwood

BC land purchase in Esquimalt-Songhees territory sets stage for reconciliation negotiations

Esquimalt First Nation hereditary Chief Andy Thomas remembered as wonderfully complex

Indigenous youth graduate from CFB cadet program in Esquimalt

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations draw hundreds

Art exhibit focused on Indigenous representation comes to Esquimalt

From land acknowledgement to land action: hundreds choose to meaningfully recognize Indigenous lands

Indigenous youth graduate from CFB cadet program in Esquimalt

Esquimalt council permanently ends traditional Halloween bonfire

Daughter of First Nations woman missing 20 years remembers her mother's 'warm hands'

Čeqʷəŋín and Sŋéqə: Reclaiming Indigenous place names

Old Esquimalt Road deserves heritage status: township staff

Victoria’s Bahá’í building bridges with Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

Songhees, Esquimalt nations receive Rock Bay land from BC Hydro

‘It feels like we’re home today’: 25 photos of National Indigenous Peoples Day at Royal Roads

West Shore RCMP Community Policing Services and Indigenous Policing Services work with local students to help, “Lift Each Other Up” on Pink Shirt Day.

Community Saltmarsh Restoration for Climate Resilience

Indigenous peoples celebrated at Royal Roads

CFB Esquimalt marks Indigenous Awareness Week with a ceremonial canoe trip

Historic missing person file rekindled by Victoria police on Red Dress Day

Network group connects Indigenous students

Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations open new RV Park

Land purchase sets stage for reconciliation negotiations

Victoria’s Bahá’í building bridges with Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

School in Greater Victoria will get new Lekwungen name

Raven Program takes flight again - Pacific Navy News

Indigenous youth participate in Esquimalt firefighting boot-camp

‘This is for all of us’: Indigenous sailor honoured with medal from CFB Esquimalt commander

Chair says school board will work with First Nations on liaison-officer concerns

Historic home on Esquimalt Lagoon could be protected by heritage designation

Powerful workshop strengthens understanding and culture - Pacific Navy News

Four Houses within district 61 suggest school board failing to uphold reconciliation

Esquimalt Harbour remediation project reaches major milestone

CRD signs memorandum of understanding with Esquimalt Nation to work together

True Esquimalt heritage protected under proposal

16-unit rental apartment building in Esquimalt acquired to halt redevelopment plans

Victoria cancels Canada Day broadcast as First Nations mourn residential school deaths

Free transit pass for Indigenous high school students on Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

Comment: Why it makes sense to give to local First Nations

Royal Roads site likely to be returned to Indigenous people

Search continues for Indigenous Esquimalt woman who disappeared in 2005

17 Images That Show Why Canada's Indigenous Culture Festival Needs to Be Added to Your Festival List

Defence minister announces new housing at CFB Esquimalt

8 events to honour Indigenous communities in and around Victoria on September 30th

Of cultures and communities: a chance to discover who we are

Indigenous youth graduate from CFB cadet program in Esquimalt

Esquimalt Nation loses hereditary Chief Andy Thomas

Langford school marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

Stolen Sisters March | Do You Have Information About Missing Esquimalt Indigenous Woman Belinda Cameron?

Indigenous, maritime partnership pitched for Victoria's Inner Harbour

Craigflower Community Centre celebrated for broad reach and collaboration

Authenticity of Indigenous artifact at Royal B.C. Museum questioned

Patti Bacchus: School boards need to go beyond mere Indigenous land acknowledgements

Indigenous artist’s work graces Lagoon Beach washroom doors in Colwood

‘Toponymic revolution’: Indigenizing place names in Greater Victoria

$681K awarded to support Greater Victoria Indigenous communities

Ucluelet artist recreates former Esquimalt First Nation village site at Victoria’s legislature building

DND to dispose of Royal Roads property; First Nations could benefit

Six Indigenous plant gardens unveiled at Victoria schools

B.C.’s ‘largest symbol of colonialism’ now lined with Indigenous signage

Victoria’s Bahá’í building bridges with Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

Stone carving found on Victoria beach confirmed as Indigenous ritual pillar

New Photos Released Of Missing Esquimalt Indigenous Woman Belinda Cameron

National Indigenous Peoples Day event draws crowds in Greater Victoria

Esquimalt sailor selected as sentry for national Remembrance Day service

Les Leyne: Esquimalt Nation blindsided by school board on safety plan

Our Community: Lekwungen art in Inner Harbour includes sea-wolf gates

Esquimalt, Songhees chiefs criticize SD61 position on police in schools

Powerful workshop strengthens understanding and culture

First Nations call for return of police liaisons in Greater Victoria schools

Free transit pass for Indigenous high school students on Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

Reconciliation fund plan would allow Victoria homeowners to donate to First Nations via property tax

Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

‘Welcome Pole’: New 30-foot totem pole erected near Victoria International Marina

5 Vancouver Island First Nations may see land returned after negotiations with B.C., feds

Local Indigenous territories

First Nations call for return of police liaisons in Greater Victoria schools

First Nations set to buy remediated Rock Bay land, a prime waterfront site

Donors, Victoria taxpayers give $36,153.44 to reconciliation fund for Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations

Raven Program takes flight again

Province buys Thetis Cove property in bid to advance reconciliation with First Nations

‘This is for all of us’: Indigenous sailor honoured with medal from CFB Esquimalt commander

Land and sea mural builds unity in Victoria

Esquimalt, Songhees First Nations to reap millions for backing CRD sewage plan

Salish Seas of opportunity: Barges give First Nations hope for employment

Camosun College celebrates Aboriginal education with naming ceremony

Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to hold Canoe Protocol, drum circle at Legislature to honour Indigenous children

The site of Royal Roads University may soon return to its original owners

Randall Garrison MP: back into the community as COVID restrictions ease

A "deeper rooted history"

6 Victoria schools come together to explore Indigenous culture

First Nations, courts search for ways to use aboriginal customs and laws

Esquimalt and Songhees nations buy historic waterfront land from BC Hydro

Cyclone helicopter set to touch down at CFB Esquimalt

Esquimalt Nation loses hereditary Chief Andy Thomas

Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations open new RV Park

Esquimalt donates firetruck to First Nations communities in B.C. Interior

Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations will help rename George Jay Elementary

Island Voices: Teahouse plan offers a vision for Esquimalt

First Nations to develop industrial site in Victoria

Esquimalt Nation loses hereditary Chief Andy Thomas

In an act of reconciliation, Victoria's Trutch Street gets a new name

‘Toponymic revolution’: Indigenizing place names in Greater Victoria

Songhees, Esquimalt nations receive Rock Bay land from BC Hydro

George Jay school in Victoria to get a new Lekwungen name

Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project Reaches Major Milestone

Six Indigenous plant gardens unveiled at Victoria schools

UVIC National Centre for Indigenous Laws Construction Underway

City staff recommend Victoria's Trutch Street be renamed with Lekwungen word for truth

Historic missing person file rekindled by Victoria police on Red Dress Day

'We were all like his children': Esquimalt Chief Andy Thomas mourned

First Nations seek to intervene in Beacon Hill Park appeal

‘Welcome Pole’: New 30-foot totem pole erected near Victoria International Marina

UVic unveils lək̓ʷəŋən names for new student housing buildings

‘This is for all of us’: Indigenous sailor honoured with medal from CFB Esquimalt commander

Police release new photos of missing woman last seen in Esquimalt in 2005

Vancouver Island First Nation chiefs decry recent vandalism, racism in the capital region

Indigenous language revitalization

Royal Roads hosts National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations

Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact

National Indigenous Peoples Day events

First Nations officially take over B.C. Hydro lands in Rock Bay

Reconciliation

Ceremony welcomes Indigenous faculty members

VIDEO: Indigenous firefighters from across B.C. gather in Esquimalt for annual competition

VIDEO: Indigenous Policing Services partners with Songhees, Esquimalt Nations to provide canoe

Stone carving found on Victoria beach confirmed Indigenous ritual pillar

Local Indigenous cultures celebrated across Greater Victoria

Raven Program blends Indigenous cultures with military training

lək̓ʷəŋən place names reclaimed at University of Victoria

Esquimalt MLA must resign as children and family development minister: First Nations groups say

Look to CFB Esquimalt, First Nations on how to collaborate: military racism report

Stone pillar found on Dallas Road beach likely once used in Indigenous rituals: curator

Native housing society buying Esquimalt building to protect rentals

Victoria offers tax relief to encourage Rock Bay development

Les Leyne: Esquimalt, Songhees chiefs condemn school board stance against police

Proposed Inner Harbour attraction would present Indigenous, settler experiences 'side by side'

B.C.’s ‘largest symbol of colonialism’ now lined with Indigenous signage

Culture & protocol - VP Indigenous - University of Victoria

16-unit rental apartment building in Esquimalt acquired to halt redevelopment plans

Langford school marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

Maritime Museum, First Nations pitch $40M attraction for Victoria's Inner Harbour

Traditional Longhouse Proposed in Historical First Nations Territory At Beacon Hill Park

‘It’s overwhelming’: Thousands celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Colwood

Sparing displacement: Indigenous housing society buys Esquimalt apartment

'The border is not our border': Tribal canoe trip to B.C. navigates tradition and history

Čeqʷəŋín and Sŋéqə: Reclaiming Indigenous place names

Sea of red floods Esquimalt as hundreds march for Red Dress Day

Events marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on Vancouver Island

Indigenous youth participate in Esquimalt firefighting boot-camp

Indigenous, maritime partnership pitched for Victoria's Inner Harbour

‘It feels like we’re home today’: 25 photos of National Indigenous Peoples Day at Royal Roads

Child-care centre in the works on Esquimalt High grounds

Academic Research

Esquimalt: An Outpost of Empire in the Great War

Esquimalt and its Latin American connection: linking British concerns in Chile and Peru to the establishment of a naval base in British Columbia

Legal Reimaginations-Notes from the North on Engaging with Indigenous Legal Orders

Esquimalt'red raspberry

Rails to Ruin: The E&N and Settler Views of Vancouver Island

Developing a green fleet program for the Township of Esquimalt

Exploring and redefining home visitability with the Scia'new and Esquimalt Nations

First Peoples Gallery, Royal British Columbia Museum

Victoria: Crown Jewel of British Columbia, Including Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Saanich and the Peninsula

Removing invasive plant species from Highrock Park in Esquimalt, British Columbia: Helping preserve and restore unique ecosystems through community …

Exploring and redefining home visitability with the Scia'new and Esquimalt Nations

'Esquimalt'red raspberry

Developing a green fleet program for the Township of Esquimalt

Incorporation of Indigenous Priorities in Sea Level Rise Adaptation

CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum

Email: Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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