Tsawout First Nation is a First Nations government located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance. In the 1850s they were signatories to the Douglas Treaties. They speak the SENĆOŦEN language.
Lands East Saanich Indian Reserve No. 2, the Tsawout First Nation main village, is about 15 minutes north of the City of Victoria and lies on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula. East Saanich IR No. 2 is approximately 241 hectares in size.
There are also Tsawout reservations on Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour), Saturna Island, Mandarte Island, Pender Island, and Goldstream
Chief and Councillors Position Name Term start Term end Reference 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
Treaty Process Not participating in BC Treaty Process.
History
Demographics As of 2016 the Tsawout First Nation has 1,685 members.
Economic Development
Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities
On July 17, 2009, the Tsawout First Nation's longhouse community centre was burned down in a mysterious fire. Replacement for the burned structure could cost $500,000. The structure replaced the former community centre that burned down in 1978.
See also Douglas Treaties
References
External links www.tsawout.com