Community Description
The Popkum First Nation or Popkum Band is a band government of the Sto:lo people located in the Upper Fraser Valley region, at Popkum, northeast of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.
Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures
Popkum Band has engaged in a First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Provincial Government, regarding the Tretheway Creek Power development. It has engaged in several Forestry Agreements with the Province
Economic Development Background
As a member of the Sto:lo Nation, Popkum Band both participates in and receives a variety of economic development related services, including land development, research, resource management, and tourism services.