Union Bar

Preferred Name:

Union Bar

Alternative Name:

Amalgamated With Aywawwis (Variation Ewa-Woos), Includes Texas Lake (Variation Tenas Lake)

Language:

Halq'eméylem, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, Hul’q’umi’num’

BC Regional Office:

South Coast (Surrey)

Region:

Lower Mainland Southwest

Reserve Land Area:499.70 ha

Chief:

Chief Andrew (Andy) Alex

Council:

No listed council

Governance Structure:

Custom Electoral System

Population (off First Nations land):123

Population (on First Nations land):7

Population Total:130

Address: P.O. Box 788
Hope
V0X 1L0

Economic Development Contact: Vivian Ferguson
Secretary
vivian.ferguson@stolotribalcouncil.ca
Fax: (604) 869-9934
Phone: (604) 869-9930

Community Description

The Union Bar First Nation is a band government of the Sto:lo people, located near Hope, British Columbia.

Treaty or Tribal Association

Independent

Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures

Union Bar is party to a Forest Consultation and Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Provincial Government, as well as a Forest and Range Agreement.

Economic Development Background

Union Bar First Nation Chief and Council lead the Nation's economic development endeavors.