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: Councillor Alfred James,
Councillor Brenda Peters,
Councillor Dean Jones,
Councillor Irene Smith,
Councillor Lenora Fraser,
Councillor Leona Kelly,
Councillor Louise Mussell,
Councillor Lucille Casimir,
Councillor Melody Andrews,
Councillor Shawna Peters,
Councillor Sonny Mchalsie
Governance Structure: Custom Electoral System
Address: 58700 St. Elmo Road
Hope
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