sʌŋˈhiːz | Songhees Nation

The Songhees Nation is an Indigenous First Nation located near Victoria, British Columbia, with a rich cultural history connected to the coastal regions of Vancouver Island.

POPULATION
692
Rank #421 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
1.4 KM²
Rank #552 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/22/2025
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-06-24 22:24:43 UTC
Name
Songhees Nation (ISC Code: 656)
Former Names
Kosampson, Chilcowitch
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
SENĆOŦEN (Lekwungen)
Number of Registered Members
692
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
1100 ADMIRALS RD, VICTORIA, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RONALD SAM
Term Expires
06/22/2025
Number of Council Members
6

RONALD SAM

Chief

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JACQUELINE ALBANY

Councillor

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KAREN DICK-TUNKARA

Councillor

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NORMAN SAM

Councillor

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GARRY ALBANY

Councillor

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MARGARET CHARLIE

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9082
    (DEADMAN'S) HALKETT ISLAND NO. 2
    0.2 Hectares
     
    [48.43912479999999, -123.3814042]
  • ISC Code: 6839
    NEW SONGHEES 1A
    66.7 Hectares
    ESQUIMALT DISTRICT SECTION 2A FRONTING ON ESQUIMALT HARBOUR AND EAST OF AND ADJOINING LOT 25
    [48.4467314, -123.4212555]
  • ISC Code: 6840
    DISCOVERY ISLAND 3
    36.4 Hectares
    VICTORIA DISTRICE, ON DISCOVERY ISLAND, NORTH PART OFF S.E. POINT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AT ENTRANCE TO HARO STRAIT
    [48.4270108, -123.2432986]
  • ISC Code: 6841
    CHATHAM ISLANDS 4
    35.4 Hectares
    VICTORIA DISTRICT, A GROUP OF ISLANDS OFF SOUTHEAST TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND, OPPOSITE OAK BAY
    [48.4380746, -123.2480509]

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