Lyackson First Nation Explained

The Lyackson First Nation is a First Nations band government located at Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada, on Vancouver Island.^[1]

Demographics

The Lyackson First Nation has 196 members.^[3]

Indian Reserves

The band has three Indian Reserves, all on Valdes Island:^[4]

• Lyacksun Indian Reserve No. 3, near north end of Valdes Island, 710.60 ha. 49.1°N -123.6667°W
• Porlier Pass Indian Reserve No. 5, at south tip of Valdes Island, 2.0 ha. 49.0167°N -123.6°W
• Shingle Point Indian Reserve No.4, 32.0 ha. 49.05°N -123.6333°W

Notable people

• “Qwul’sih’yah’maht” Dr. Robina Thomas - Vice-President Indigenous, University of Victoria^[5]

See also

• Douglas Treaties

External links

• Lyackson website

Notes and References

1. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=646&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada First Nation Detail
2. Web site: 2009 . Lyackson Governance. July 26, 2009 . . Government of Canada .
3. Web site: 2009 . Lyackson . July 26, 2009 . . Government of Canada .
4. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=646&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
5. Web site: Vice-President Indigenous - University of Victoria - University of Victoria . 2023-02-06 . UVic.ca . en.