Tsawout First Nation facts for kids
The Tsawout First Nation is a group of Indigenous people who live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the Sencot'en Alliance, which is a group of related First Nations. In the 1850s, their leaders signed agreements called the Douglas Treaties with the government. The Tsawout people speak the SENĆOŦEN language. Their main offices are in Saanichton.
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Where the Tsawout First Nation Lives
The main village of the Tsawout First Nation is called East Saanich Indian Reserve No. 2. It is located about 15 minutes north of the city of Victoria, on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula. This reserve is about 241 hectares in size.
The Tsawout First Nation also has other lands, or "reservations," in different places. These include areas on Fulford Harbour, Saturna Island, Mandarte Island, Pender Island, and Goldstream.
Leaders of the Tsawout First Nation
The Tsawout First Nation is led by a Chief and several Councillors. These leaders are elected by the community to help make decisions and manage the affairs of the First Nation.
| Position | Name | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Claxton, Nick | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Etzel, John | 07/04/2015 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Etzel, Samantha | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Pelkey, Abraham | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Sam, Mary Ann | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Sam, Stanley | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Underwood, Bruce | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Underwood, Mavis | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
| Councillor | Wilson, John | 07/04/2019 | 07/04/2021 |
Understanding Treaty Processes
A treaty process is a way for First Nations and governments to discuss and agree on important matters. These matters often include land rights, resources, and how First Nations communities will be governed. The Tsawout First Nation is currently not taking part in the British Columbia Treaty Process.
Tsawout First Nation Population
The Tsawout First Nation has 766 members. These are people who are officially part of the First Nation community.
Community Programs and Facilities
The Tsawout First Nation has programs and places for its community members. These include social, educational, and cultural activities.
In 2009, a building important to the community, a longhouse community centre, was damaged by fire. This building was a place where people gathered for events and activities. The community worked to replace it.
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