nah-NOOSE | Nanoose First Nation
Community Profile
- The Nanoose First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the coastal region of Vancouver Island, with a rich history of maritime and land-based traditions. They are connected to the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples.
- Last Updated 2025-05-02 21:35:50 UTC
- Name: Nanoose First Nation (ISC Code: 649)
- Former Names: Snaw-naw-as First Nation
- Band Style: First Nation
- Cultural Area: Coast Salish
- Indigenous Language: Hul'q'umi'num'
- Number of Registered Members: 279
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
- TERM EXPIRES: 01/18/2026
- CHIEF: BRENT COLLIN EDWARDS
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:5
- BRENT COLLIN EDWARDS
- GORDON EDWARDS
- CHERYL (BABE) JONES
- LAWRENCE MITCHELL
- CHRISTOPHER BOB
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.nanoose.org/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 390-3661
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 390-3365
- ADDRESS: 209 MALLARD WAY, LANTZVILLE, BC
- EMAILS:
- Chief BRENT COLLIN EDWARDS:
- Councillor GORDON EDWARDS:
- Councillor CHERYL (BABE) JONES:
- Councillor LAWRENCE MITCHELL:
- Councillor CHRISTOPHER BOB:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
- Websites
Band Financial Statements
- 2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2012 - Nanoose First Nation20122013.pdf
- 2011 - Nanoose First Nation20112012.pdf
- 2010 - Nanoose First Nation20102011.pdf
- 2009 - Nanoose First Nation20092010.pdf
- 2007 - Nanoose First Nation20072008.pdf
- 2006 - Nanoose First Nation20062007.pdf
- 2005 - Nanoose First Nation20052006.pdf
- 2004 - Nanoose First Nation20042005.pdf
- 2003 - Nanoose First Nation20032004.pdf
- 2002 - Nanoose First Nation20022003.pdf
- 2001 - Nanoose First Nation20012002.pdf
Band Council Remuneration
- 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
Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
Intergovernmental Agreements
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6821
NANOOSE
62.6 Hectares
NANOOSE DISTRICT ON SOUTH SHORE OF NANOOSE HARBOUR EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
[49.2723165, -124.1930531]
- Located on traditional unceded Coast Salish territories
- Primarily situated in the coastal regions of central Vancouver Island
- Traditional hunting and fishing grounds include Nanoose Bay and surrounding watershed
- Historically significant marine and forest territories extending from current reserve lands
Consultations and Referrals
Band Submissions
Consultation Reports
Band Business Interests
Band Owned Corporations
Court Records
Downloadable Court Decisions
Active Court Cases
Media Reports
Media Reports
- Detox and treatment beds to be available to Indigenous youth in Lantzville
- Government hands back portion of E&N rail land to Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
- B.C. Supreme Court dismisses claim against Island Corridor Foundation
- Open houses begin on 5 proposed Vancouver Island treaties
- Stories From Canada's Indigenous Residential School Survivors
- Indigenous cannabis industry coming together to create ‘Red Market’ on sovereign lands
- Billboards now up for two missing Indigenous women from Vancouver Island
- First Nation says it's the end of the line for Island railway
- Canada won’t fund Vancouver Island rail revival, returning land to First Nation
- Google features BC Indigenous language in latest launch
- New residential school healing centre to be built near Duncan
- ‘It’s a game-changer:’ long awaited Nanoose First Nation service station opens
- New Nanoose Bay First Nation chief wants to open doors
- Spectator Information: Orange Shirt Day at BC Place
- Whitecaps FC to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Hundreds honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at UBC
- 2 artists discuss perception of Indigenous artwork in Qualicum Beach exhibit
- Vote on future of Island rail corridor prompts First Nation board members to resign
- Qualicum First Nation program to distribute Indigenous resource kits B.C.-wide
- Reconciliation at CHLY 101.7FM — CHLY 101.7FM: Listener Supported in Nanaimo BC.
- Campaign raises billboards for missing Indigenous women on Vancouver Island
- Vancouver Island First Nation calls for repurposing of E&N rail line
- Petition to Ottawa pushes for railway restoration
- Homeowner charged $35,000 by archeologists
- ‘Orange Day in the Bay’ festival supports residential school survivors, amplifies Indigenous voices
- Snuneymuxw First Nation opens its first cannabis retail business
- Land deals signed ahead of 5 Vancouver Island treaties
- Scotiabank to provide funding for mini-soccer pitches in Indigenous communities
- Pope's historic apology for residential school abuses draws mixed reaction in B.C.
- Well-known healing centre moves to Cowichan Valley in 2023
- Huu-ay-aht, universities form unique partnership for waste water
- Alberni children host lahal tournament at Tseshaht Longhouse
- Carver represents Snaw-Naw-As at Coast Salish artisan market
- Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society opens new treatment facility in Duncan
- Speaker not welcome in Alberni Valley, says Tseshaht First Nation
- Snaw-naw-as First Nation continues campground expansion
- Land transferred to First Nation as part of reconciliation agreement
- Ten acres of land taken for E&N rail line to be returned to Nanoose First Nation
- Nanoose First Nation (Snaw-Naw-As) receives $441K for multi-use trail connection project
- Embracing Giving Tuesday, every day: How Team Possible is lending a helping hand to those in need
- Communities to receive new cycling and walking pathways, connections
- Snaw-naw-as First Nation continues campground expansion
- New residential school healing centre to be built near Duncan
- Faster internet speeds coming for residents in Nanoose Bay, other Island communities
- ‘Orange Day in the Bay’ festival supports residential school survivors, amplifies Indigenous voices
- ‘Orange Day in the Bay’ will offer healing and reflection in Lantzville
- Police seize thousands of counterfeit cannabis candies in Vancouver Island raids
- Parksville-Qualicum
- Audio of Indigenous languages, including Island voice, featured on Google Earth
- Google Earth features B.C. Indigenous language in new audio series
- Parksville marks Aboriginal Day
- New Indigenous treatment centre to be built near Duncan
- New ice plant boosts local seafood business
- Vote on future of Island rail corridor prompts First Nation board members to resign
- Canada, B.C. announce Island Rail Corridor lands being returned to First Nation
- Nanoose Bay resident launches aboriginal story anthology
- Faster internet speeds coming for residents in Nanoose Bay, other Island communities
- House fire on Vancouver Island kills 2 boys
- Qualicum Beach, Bowser to get high-speed internet
- Nanoose First Nation multi-use path to enhance community connectivity and safety
- Snaw-Naw-As celebrates new mini soccer pitch
- We’ve got new Trans Mountain data and we’re sharing it
- Nanoose First Nation to expand public EV charging network
- New residential school healing centre to be built near Duncan
- Tla’amin Nation, B.C. and Canada initial final agreement
- 2 artists discuss perception of Indigenous artwork in Qualicum Beach exhibit
- Whitecaps FC's opening of Snaw-naw-as Strong Mini-Pitch marks second mini-pitch across Indigenous communities
- Indigenous art unveiling and community celebration being held in Nanoose Bay
- Mark Your Calendar: “Father Tartuffe: An Indigenous Misadventure” premieres this month
- Snaw-Naw-As First Nation calls for repurposing of E&N rail line
- Agreement provides opportunity for Snaw-naw-as Nation to own land
- RAVEN program’s Culture Camp brings together First Nations youth
- Funding supports community healing on Vancouver Island
- Indigenous sovereign cannabis dispensaries band together to create a ‘Red Market’
- Volunteers remove invasive ivy on Gerald Island near Nanoose Bay
- Google Earth features B.C. Indigenous language in new Voyager story
- First Nations leaders call for immediate resignation of Children’s Minister Mitzi Dean
- Vote on future of Island rail corridor prompts First Nation board members to resign
- Faster internet going to 10 Indigenous, rural, remote island communities
- Camp Nanaimo land returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
- City of Nanaimo transferring 81 hectares of Mount Benson land to Snuneymuxw
- Snuneymuxw First Nation basketball players prep for Junior All Native Tournament
- Ottawa torpedoes B.C. over Nanoose Bay
Academic Research
Academic Research
- Recapturing the History and Rights of First Nations Peoples of British Columbia: A Political Analysis of Past and Present Relationships with the Dominion of …
- Securing Present and Future Bald Eagle Nest Trees on the Nanoose Peninsula, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
- Developing a Model for an Experiential Grammar Teaching Resource for Hul'q'umi'num'Primary Immersion Teachers
- Rights of Restoration: aboriginal peoples, creative arts, and healing
- appendix two
- COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN
- Recognizing the diversity of BC's First Nations languages
- Summary of Baseline Water Quality Monitoring in Agricultural Areas of the Regional District of Nanaimo
- First Nation control over archeological sites: contemporary issues in heritage law, policy and practice
- First Nations wastewater treatment systems in Canada: Challenges and opportunities
- " Shut the Province Down": First Nations Blockades in British Columbia, 1984-1995
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