Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation

Preferred Name:
Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation
Alternative Name:
Formerly Ohamil (Variation Ohaunil)
Language:
Halq'eméylem, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Hul’q’umi’num’
BC Regional Office:
South Coast (Surrey)
Region:
Lower Mainland Southwest
Reserve Land Area:372.10 ha
Chief:
The Si:yam Council operates collectively and does not elect a single Chief councillor
Council:
Si:yam Melody Andrews, Si:yam Lucille Casimir, Si:yam Lenora Fraser, Si:yam Alfred James, Si:yam Dean Jones, Si:yam Leona Kelly, Si:yam Sonny MChalsie, Si:yam Louise Mussell, Si:yam Brenda Peters, Si:yam Shawna Peters, Councillor Irene Smith
Governance Structure:
Custom Electoral System
Address: 58700 St. Elmo Road
Hope
V0X 1L2
Community Description

The Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation is a band government of the Sto:lo people located in the Upper Fraser Valley region near Hope, British Columbia, Canada. Our goal is to support each other on working towards a healthy, educated, cultural and self-sufficient community.