Tsawout First Nation
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The Tsawout First Nation is a First Nations government located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance.[1] In the 1850s they were signatories to the Douglas Treaties.[2]
The Band's offices are located in Saanichton.
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Chief and Councillors[edit]
| Position | Name | Term Start | Term End | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Underwood, Harvey | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Claxton, Allan | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Claxton, Louie | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Etzel, E. Samantha | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Hermsen, Elizabeth | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Joseph, Toby | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Pelkey, Joel Sr. | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Sam, Stanley | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
| Councillor | Wilson, John | 07/06/2013 | 07/05/2015 | [3] |
Treaty Process[edit]
Not participating in BC Treaty Process.[1]
History[edit]
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Demographics[edit]
The Tsawout First Nation has 766 members.[4]
Economic Development[edit]
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Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities[edit]
On July 17, 2009 the Tsawout First Nation's longhouse community centre was burned down in a mysterious fire.[5] Replacement for the burned structure could cost $500,000. The structure replaced the former community centre that burned down in 1978.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Alliance maps out at-risk treaty lands". CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. June 22, 2006. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ "Douglas Treaties: 1850-1854". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Stone Governance". Government of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "Tsawout". Government of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ a b Matthew Pearson (July 21, 2009). "Tsawout First Nation in Central Saanich begin plans to replace razed longhouse". Canwest. Times-Colonist. Retrieved August 4, 2009.[dead link]
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