Shuh-wow-hamel | Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation

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  • The Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in southwestern British Columbia, with historical connections to the Fraser River and surrounding mountainous terrain.
  • Last Updated 2025-05-20 13:47:32 UTC
  • Name: Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation (ISC Code: 587)
  • Former Names: Skwah Band, Hope Band
  • Band Style: First Nation
  • Cultural Area: Coast Salish
  • Indigenous Language: Halq'eméylem
  • Number of Registered Members: 251
Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
  • TERM EXPIRES: Not Applicable
  • CHIEF: Not Applicable
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:0
  • LEONA KELLY
  • LENORA FRASER
  • DEAN JONES
  • LUCILLE CASIMIR
  • MELODY ANDREWS
  • LOUISE MUSSELL
  • BRENDA PETERS
  • SHAWNA PETERS
  • SONNY MCHALSIE
  • ALFRED JAMES
  • IRENE SMITH

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.shxwowhamel.ca/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (604) 869-2627
  • FAX NUMBER: (604) 869-9903
  • ADDRESS: 58700A ST. ELMO ROAD, HOPE, BC
  • EMAILS:
  • Si:yam LEONA KELLY:
  • Si:yam LENORA FRASER:
  • Si:yam DEAN JONES:
  • Si:yam LUCILLE CASIMIR:
  • Si:yam MELODY ANDREWS:
  • Si:yam LOUISE MUSSELL:
  • Si:yam BRENDA PETERS:
  • Si:yam SHAWNA PETERS:
  • Si:yam SONNY MCHALSIE:
  • Si:yam ALFRED JAMES:
  • Si:yam IRENE SMITH:
  • General Band Office:
  • Media Contact:
  • Referrals Contact:
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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9657
    PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
    10.3 Hectares
     
    [49.1434849, -122.2745945]
  • ISC Code: 8089
    KUTHLALTH 3
    141.8 Hectares
    YALE DIST IN SECS 12&3, TP7,R26,, SECS. 7&18, TP7,R25,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER EAST OF YALE
    [49.5584352, -121.3981145]
  • ISC Code: 8088
    WAHLEACH ISLAND 2
    56.5 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF RUBY CREEK
    [49.3366702, -121.6253924]
  • ISC Code: 10235
    COQUALEETZA
    23.4 Hectares
    CHILLIWACK NEW WESTMINSTER DISCTRICT
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 8087
    OHAMIL 1
    163.5 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN TP4,R.27,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER NORTH OF LAIDLAW C.N.STATION
    [49.3382185, -121.6041094]

Traditional Territory Details

  • Encompasses areas around Hope, BC
  • Key territories include:
    • Fraser River corridor
    • Surrounding mountain ranges
    • Ancestral hunting and fishing grounds
  • Historically managed lands with sustainable practices
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