Tsawwassen First Nation

Preferred Name:
Tsawwassen First Nation
Alternative Name:
Variation Tchewassen, Tche-Waasan; Formerly Tsawwassen; Meaning "Beach At The Mouth"; Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty Effective (2009)
Language:
Halq'eméylem, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Hul’q’umi’num’
BC Regional Office:
South Coast (Surrey)
Region:
Lower Mainland Southwest
Reserve Land Area:272.60 ha
Chief:
Chief Laura Cassidy
Council:
Legislative Member Maryanne Adams, Legislative Member Louise Ahlm, Legislative Member Taylor Baker, Legislative Member Melinda Cassidy, Legislative Member Valerie Cross, Legislative Member Kathy Gene, Legislative Member Trent Gene, Legislative Member Terri Ann Splockton, Legislative Member Bryce Williams, Legislative Member Dawn Williams, Legislative Member Loretta Williams, Legislative Member Tia Williams, Legislative Member Andrea Jacobs
Governance Structure:
Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement
Population Total:407
Address: 1926 Tsawwassen Drive
Tsawwassen
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Community Description

The Tsawwassen First Nation is an economically powerful First Nations government whose lands are located in the Greater Vancouver area of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada, adjacent to the South Arm of the Fraser River and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and just north of the international boundary with the United States at Point Roberts, Washington.

Treaty or Tribal Association
Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council