skʷičəstn | Skeetchestn First Nation

The Skeetchestn Indian Band is a Secwepemc (Shuswap) First Nation located in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, with traditional lands near Savona.

POPULATION
592
Rank #454 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
80.4 KM²
Rank #160 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
06/03/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-31 20:28:31 UTC
Name
Skeetchestn (ISC Code: 687)
Former Names
Savona Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Interior Plateau
Indigenous Language
Secwepemctsin
Number of Registered Members
592
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 178, SAVONA, BC
General Email
Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
EDDY JULES
Term Expires
06/03/2027
Number of Council Members
5

EDDY JULES

Chief

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MARSHALL GONZALES

Councillor

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TRACY HEWITT

Councillor

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ANDREW KARAS

Councillor

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AUBIN MCTAGGART

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7171
    HIHIUM LAKE 6B
    2.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TP. 24, RANGE 23, W.6M ON SOUTH SHORE OF HIHIUM LAKE, NEAR EAST END
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 9692
    MARSHY LAKE 1
    62.7 Hectares
     
    [51.0913468, -120.8192115]
  • ISC Code: 7169
    SKEETCHESTN
    7975.7 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ALONG DEADMAN'S CREEK AND RIGHT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER
    [50.8087764, -120.9533765]
  • ISC Code: 7170
    HIHIUM LAKE 6A
    2.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC 16 TWP24 RGE 23 W6M ON NORTH SHORE OF HIHIUM LAKE NEAR NORTHEAST CORNER OF IR #6
    [40.4467069, -80.01296789999999]

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