kʷikʷəƛ̓əm | Kwikwetlem First Nation

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  • The Kwikwetlem First Nation is a Coast Salish Indigenous community situated in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, primarily located near Coquitlam.
  • Last Updated 2025-05-03 23:21:52 UTC
  • Name: Kwikwetlem First Nation (ISC Code: 560)
  • Former Names: Coquitlam Indian Band
  • Band Style: First Nation
  • Cultural Area: Coast Salish Territory
  • Indigenous Language: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
  • Number of Registered Members: 151
Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE: Custom Electoral System
  • TERM EXPIRES: 03/27/2027
  • CHIEF: RONALD GIESBRECHT
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:3
  • RONALD GIESBRECHT
  • GEORGE CHAFFEE
  • JOHN PETERS

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8009
    COQUITLAM 1
    2.6 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TP.38, W.C.M., ON RIGHT BANK OF THE COQUITLAM RIVER, 4 MILES EAST OF NEW WESTMINSTER
    [49.2299871, -122.8054341]
  • ISC Code: 8010
    COQUITLAM 2
    81.9 Hectares
    NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN TPS. 38&39, W.C.M. ON LEFT BANK OF THE COQUITLAM RVR, 2 MILES FROM MOUTH ON FRASER RVR
    [49.2480309, -122.7921786]
  • Located in the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples
  • Primarily centered around Coquitlam and the Lower Fraser River
  • Significant historical fishing and hunting grounds
  • Traditional territories include modern-day Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and surrounding areas
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