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Esquimalt First Nation
Band No. 644
Xwsepsum
Province British Columbia
Population (2022)
On reserve 165
On other land 29
Off reserve 137
Total population 331

The Esquimalt First Nation, also known as the Esquimalt Indian Band and Esquimalt Nation, is a First Nations band government of the Esquimalt people. Historically their village was located closer to Victoria proper, but today their main reserve is on the north shore of Esquimalt Harbour adjacent to the Town of View Royal. They are a member nation of the First Nations of South Island Tribal Council, and were signatories to the Douglas Treaties.

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