tsau-out | Tsawout First Nation

The Tsawout First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous community located on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with deep historical connections to their traditional territories.

POPULATION
1,022
Rank #321 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
4.2 KM²
Rank #482 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
07/07/2027
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-04 11:10:35 UTC
Name
Tsawout First Nation (ISC Code: 654)
Former Names
WSÁNEC Band, Saanich Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish Territory
Indigenous Language
SENĆOŦEN
Number of Registered Members
1022
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
7728 TETAYUT ROAD, SAANICHTON, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
ABRAHAM PELKEY
Term Expires
07/07/2027
Number of Council Members
9

ABRAHAM PELKEY

Chief

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WILHEMENA HARRY

Councillor

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GEORGE HORNE

Councillor

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PERRY LAFORTUNE

Councillor

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E. SAMANTHA ETZEL

Councillor

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MAVIS UNDERWOOD

Councillor

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DONALD WILLIAMS

Councillor

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JOHN WILSON

Councillor

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BRUCE UNDERWOOD

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6835
    SATURNA ISLAND 7
    145.7 Hectares
    COWICHAN DIST, E1/2 SEC 12, AND W1/2 SEC 13 ON EASTERLY POINT OF SATURNA ISLAND SOUTH ENTRANCE TO STRAIT OF GEORGIA
    [48.7817267, -123.0916397]
  • ISC Code: 6837
    BARE ISLAND 9
    10.5 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT, THE WHOLE OF MANDARTE ISLAND AT THE HEAD OF HARO STRAIT
    [48.6335173, -123.2870989]
  • ISC Code: 6838
    GOLDSTREAM 13
    8.9 Hectares
    GOLDSTREAM AND HIGHLAND DISTRICTS, AT SOUTH END OF FINLAYSON ARM AND MOUTH OF THE GOLDSTREAM RIVER
    [48.4854357, -123.5460598]
  • ISC Code: 6836
    PENDER ISLAND 8
    3.2 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT ON HAY POINT WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PENDER ISLAND
    [48.744824, -123.2284178]
  • ISC Code: 6833
    FULFORD HARBOUR 5
    17.4 Hectares
    COWICHAN DIST. SOUTHERN PORTION OF SEC. 53, SALTSPRING ISLAND STRAIT OF GEORGIA AT ENTRANCE TO FULFORD HARBOUR
    [48.7564848, -123.4273622]
  • ISC Code: 6832
    EAST SAANICH 2
    237.7 Hectares
    S. SAANICH DIST. SECS. 6,7,8, S RGE 4E, SECS 6,7,8,S RGE 5E SECS 6,7,8,S RGE 6,E, S SHORE OF SAANICHTON BAY VANCOUVER IS
    [48.5954827, -123.4167094]

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