qiqéyt | New Westminster First Nation

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  • A composite First Nation located in Metro Vancouver, situated on the territories of Coast Salish peoples
  • Last Updated 2025-04-30 22:07:21 UTC
  • Name: New Westminster (ISC Code: 566)
  • Former Names: Qayqayt
  • Band Style: ## Urban First Nation - Primarily operates within New Westminster and Vancouver - Non-reserve based community - Emphasizes cultural preservation and urban indigenous identity - Collaborative governance model integrating traditional and contemporary leadership structures
  • Cultural Area: Lower Fraser Valley
  • Indigenous Language: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
  • Number of Registered Members: 23
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Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE: Custom Electoral System: Hereditary Chief and Council
  • TERM EXPIRES: Not Applicable
  • CHIEF: RHONDA LARRABEE
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:4
  • RHONDA LARRABEE
  • RONALD LEE
  • ROBERT BANDURA
  • RODNEY BANDURA

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  • Located on the unceded traditional territories of the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Stó:lō First Nations
  • The area has been a significant site for Coast Salish peoples for thousands of years
  • Key traditional use areas include riverside locations for fishing, gathering, and seasonal settlements
  • Important cultural and economic zones along the Fraser River
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