Tsawout First Nation

The Tsawout First Nation is a First Nations government located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance. In the 1850s they were signatories to the Douglas Treaties. They speak the SENĆOŦEN language.

Lands

East Saanich Indian Reserve No. 2, the Tsawout First Nation main village, is about 15 minutes north of the City of Victoria and lies on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula. East Saanich IR No. 2 is approximately 241 hectares in size.
There are also Tsawout reservations on Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Mandarte Island, Pender Island, and Goldstream

Chief and Councillors

Treaty Process

Not participating in BC Treaty Process.

History

Demographics

As of 2016 the Tsawout First Nation has 1,685 members.

Economic Development

Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities

On July 17, 2009, the Tsawout First Nation's longhouse community centre was burned down in a mysterious fire. Replacement for the burned structure could cost $500,000. The structure replaced the former community centre that burned down in 1978.