Cheam First Nation

In Response to COVID-19:

The community is:
Closed
For more information:
(604) 794-7924
Preferred Name:
Cheam First Nation
Alternative Name:
Variation Cheeam; Agassiz; Meaning "Wild Strawberry Place"
Language:
Halq'eméylem, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Hul’q’umi’num’
BC Regional Office:
South Coast (Surrey)
Region:
Lower Mainland Southwest
Reserve Land Area:473.20 ha
Chief:
Chief Ernest Crey
Council:
Councillor Andrew Victor, Councillor Chad Douglas, Councillor Darwin Douglas, Councillor Dionne Shaw, Councillor Muriel Victor
Governance Structure:
Indian Act
Population (off First Nations land):351
Population (on First Nations land):186
Population Total:537
Address: 52130 Old Yale Rd.
Rosedale
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Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures

The Cheam First Nation Development Corporation is still in its infancy, and has been focused on establishing its own governance, conducting feasability studies, and looking for potential project partners. Cheam First Nation is also party to a Strategic Engagement Agreement with the Provincial Government and several Forestry Agreements