Esquimalt First Nation

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Esquimalt First Nation
Band No. 644
Xʷsepsəm
PeopleLekwungen
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Land[1]
Main reserveEsquimalt
Land area0.189 km2
Population (2025)[1]
On reserve167
On other land29
Off reserve182
Total population378
Government[1]
ChiefJerome Thomas
Council
  • Alicia Thomas
  • Anastasia Thomas
  • Eddie Thomas
  • Sherry Thomas
Website
www.esquimaltnation.ca

Esquimalt First Nation (Straits Salish: Xʷsepsəm[2]), is one of two First Nation band governments of the Lekwungen peoples, the other being Songhees First Nation. Historically, their village was located closer to Victoria proper, but today their main reserve is on the north shore of Esquimalt Harbour adjacent to View Royal. They are a member nation of the First Nations of South Island Tribal Council, and were signatories to the Douglas Treaties.

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References

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  1. ^ "First Nations Profiles". services.sac-isc.gc.ca. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  2. ^ "Our Nation". Esquimalt Nation. Retrieved 2025-01-18.

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