Leq' a: mel First Nation

The Leq' a: mel First Nation, formerly known as the Lakahahmen First Nation, is a First Nations band government whose community and offices are located in the area near Deroche, British Columbia,[1] Canada, about 12 kilometres east of the District of Mission. They are a member government of the Sto:lo Nation tribal council, which is one of two tribal councils of the Sto:lo (though many bands are independent of either).

Population

The band has an approximate population of 420.[2]

Indian Reserves

Indian Reserves under the administration of the First Nation are:[3]

Three of these reserves are residential, two are cemeteries, and the others are variously under Certificates of Possession by band members, leased out for agriculture, or set aside for economic development.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail
  2. ↑ Leq' a: mel First Nation website
  3. ↑ Indian and Brad and emily Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Villages/Settlements Detail
  4. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Aylechootlook Indian Reserve 5"
  5. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Holachten Indian Reserve 8"
  6. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Lackaway Indian Reserve 2"
  7. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Lakahahamen Indian Reserve 11"
  8. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Lakway Cemetery Indian Reserve 3"
  9. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Papekwatchin Indian Reserve 4"
  10. ↑ "Pekw'Xe:yles". BC Geographical Names.
  11. ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages detail
  12. ↑ BCGNIS entry |Skweahm Indian Reserve 10"
  13. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Sumas Cemetery Indian Reserve 12"
  14. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Yaalstrick Indian Reserve 1"
  15. ↑ BCGNIS entry "Zaitscullachan Indian Reserve 9"
  16. ↑ Leq' a: mel First Nation website
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