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.

Chief and Councillors

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

Not participating in BC Treaty Process.[1]

History

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Demographics

The Tsawout First Nation has 766 members.[4]

Economic Development

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Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities

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

References

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