lya-ʹk-sən | Lyackson First Nation

The Lyackson First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous community located in the Chemainus area of Vancouver Island, with a rich cultural heritage and traditional connection to the lands and waters of their territory.

POPULATION
235
Rank #580 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
7.4 KM²
Rank #431 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/30/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-03 03:42:03 UTC
Name
Lyackson (ISC Code: 646)
Former Names
Chemainus, Salish People
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Language
Hul'qumi'num
Number of Registered Members
235
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
8017 Chemainus Road, CHEMAINUS, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
SHANA (LAXELE'WUTS'AAT) THOMAS
Term Expires
06/30/2026
Number of Council Members
4

SHANA (LAXELE'WUTS'AAT) THOMAS

Chief

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SHAYLI ROBINSON

Councillor

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BRENA ROBINSON

Councillor

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RACHEL FLOWERS

Councillor

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6812
    SHINGLE POINT 4
    32.0 Hectares
    NANAIMO DISTRICT, AT SHINGLE POINT ON WEST SHORE OF VALDES INSLAND, STRAIT OF GEORGIA
    [49.0421931, -123.637854]
  • ISC Code: 6813
    PORTIER PASS 5
    2.0 Hectares
    CEDAR DISTRICT, AT SOUTH TIP OF VALDES ISLAND, STRAIT OF GEORGIA
    [49.0163419, -123.5971545]
  • ISC Code: 6811
    LYACKSUN 3
    710.6 Hectares
    CEDAR DISTRICT NEAR NORTH END OF VALDES ISLAND STRAIT OF GEORGIA EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [49.0979653, -123.680077]

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