Shxw’ōwhámél
FIRST NATION

Supporting each other on working towards a healthy, educated, cultural and self-sufficient community.

S'ólh téméxw te íkw'elò.
Xólhmet te mekw' stám it kwelát

This is our land. We have to take care of everything that belongs to us.

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We offer several programs to ensure the social, personal and
professional development of all SFN members

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S'ólh téméxw te
íkw'elò. Xólhmet te
mekw' stám it kwelát

Shxw’ōwhámél traditionally means 'where the river levels and widens'. Shxw’ōwhámél people have occupied this territory since time immemorial. We are a community of 200 members with approximately 150 people residing on the main reserve.

Our community

Comprehensive Community plan 2015-2030

Ensure consistent, transparent, and trustworthy
governance and administration of the community and
strengthen relationships with the Tíyt Tribe and the
broader Stó:lō community.

Build connections between families and on and off reserve membership as well as the Tíyt Tribe, and the broader Stó:lō communities and institutions.

Implement a robust policy framework that will provide clear guidelines for how Si:yá:m Council and administration should operate.

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