snun-ay-mucks | Snuneymuxw First Nation

The Snuneymuxw First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous nation with deep historical roots in the Nanaimo region of British Columbia, maintaining traditional practices and governance while engaging in modern economic and cultural development.

POPULATION
2,011
Rank #187 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
2.7 KM²
Rank #514 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
02/01/2026
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-12 20:14:24 UTC
Name
Snuneymuxw First Nation (ISC Code: 648)
Former Names
Nanaimo Indian Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
Hul'qumi'num
Number of Registered Members
2011
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
668 CENTRE STREET, NANAIMO, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
MIKE WYSE
Term Expires
02/01/2026
Number of Council Members
6

MIKE WYSE

Chief

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WANDA GOOD

Councillor

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EMILY MANSON

Councillor

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PAUL WYSE-SEWARD

Councillor

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EDWARD GOOD

Councillor

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ERRALYN JOSEPH

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6817
    NANAIMO RIVER 3
    108.3 Hectares
    CRANBERRY DIST PT. OF SEC. 21, RANGE 1, AND SECS. 19&21 RANGE 7, NEAR MOUTH OF NANAIMO RIVER, VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [49.12822689999999, -123.8856008]
  • ISC Code: 6816
    NANAIMO RIVER 2
    53.8 Hectares
    CRANBERRY DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE NANAIMO RIVER NEAR ITS MOUTH
    [49.1186416, -123.8865511]
  • ISC Code: 6820
    MA-GUALA 6
    0.4 Hectares
    NANAIMO DISTRICT SMALL ISLAND IN DEGNEN BAY SOUTH SHORE OF GABRIOLA ISLAND
    [49.1324159, -123.7140173]
  • ISC Code: 6815
    NANAIMO TOWN 1
    22.4 Hectares
    NANAIMO DISTRICT ON NANAIMO HARBOUR ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF NANAINO, SOUTH OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [49.1504771, -123.9291636]
  • ISC Code: 6819
    GABRIOLA ISLAND 5
    1.0 Hectares
    NANAIMO DISTRICT, PART OF SEC. 1, ON WEST POINT AT MOUTH OF DEGNEN BAY, SOUTH OF GABRIOLA ISLAND
    [49.13035470000001, -123.7175634]
  • ISC Code: 6818
    NANAIMO RIVER 4
    80.1 Hectares
    CRANBERRY DISTRICT, SECTIONS 18 & 19, RANGE 8, 4 MILES S.W. OF NANAIMO, EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [49.121526, -123.8714324]

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