Sc'ianew | Beecher Bay First Nation

The Beecher Bay First Nation, also known as Sc'ianew First Nation, is a small Indigenous community situated near Victoria, British Columbia, with deep roots in the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples.

POPULATION
275
Rank #569 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
3.8 KM²
Rank #507 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
10/08/2027
Term Expiration
Conflict Score
Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-06-26 11:58:22 UTC
Name
Beecher Bay (ISC Code: 640)
Former Names
Sc'ianew First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
SENĆOŦEN
Number of Registered Members
275
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
4901B EAST SOOKE ROAD, SOOKE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
RUSS CHIPPS
Term Expires
10/08/2027
Number of Council Members
3

RUSS CHIPPS

Chief

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TRACI PATEMAN

Councillor

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SHEEBA SAWYER

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6788
    BECHER BAY 2
    99.0 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DIST. SEC. 64, ON EAST SHORE OF BECHER BAY, SOUTHERN TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3230265, -123.5927639]
  • ISC Code: 6790
    FRASER ISLAND 6
    8.6 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT, AN ISLAND IN BECHER BAY, SOUTHWEST TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3277508, -123.6071272]
  • ISC Code: 6791
    VILLAGE ISLAND 7
    1.6 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT, 3 ISLANDS IN BECHER BAY, SOUTHWEST TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND.
    [48.3250495, -123.5996457]
  • ISC Code: 6789
    LAMB ISLAND 5
    0.2 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT, ON LAMB ISLAND IN BECHER BAY, SOUTHWEST POINT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3303007, -123.6209072]
  • ISC Code: 6793
    LONG NECK ISLAND 9
    2.9 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT LARGE BEDFORD ISLAND IN BECHER BAY SOUTHWEST TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3154505, -123.600284]
  • ISC Code: 6794
    TWIN ISLAND 10
    0.4 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT, ON ISLAND AT N. ENTRANCE TO PARRY BAY OPPOSITE SEC. 1, SOUTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.379539, -123.5056448]
  • ISC Code: 6792
    WHALE ISLAND 8
    0.9 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DISTRICT, WEST BEDFORD ISLAND, ENTRANCE TO BECHER BAY, SOUTHWEST TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3163787, -123.6070687]
  • ISC Code: 6787
    BECHER BAY 1
    263.0 Hectares
    METCHOSIN DIST. SEC. 45,46 AND PT OF 49, ON NORTH SHORE OF BECHER BAY, SOUTHERN TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.3411787, -123.5972443]

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