Community Description
Cheam Reserve is located about 110 kms east of the city of Vancouver and 1.5 kms north of the Trans-Canada Highway #1. Cheam has a population of approximately 500 Members. Cheam’s reserve land base, on both sides of the Fraser River, is approximately 463 hectares. Cheam is governed by a chief and five councillors, all of whom are elected by Members for two-year terms.
The Xwchíyò:m have lived in S’ólh Téméxw for thousands of years. They have never ceded or surrendered title to their lands, rights to resources, or authority to make decisions within their territory.
Contact the administration office at councilexecassist@cheamband.com
Phone: (604) 794-7924, fax: (604) 794-7456