The Tsartlip First Nation is a First Nation located on the Saanich Peninsula, in Saanich territory on Vancouver Island. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance fighting for Native rights.[1] In the 1850s they were signatories to one of the Douglas Treaties.[2]

The band's reserve and offices are located near and to the north of the town of Brentwood Bay.[3]

Past Chiefs

Position Name Term Start Term End Reference
Chief Ivan Morris 12/08/2011 12/07/2013
Chief Wayne Morris 12/07/2007 12/06/2009 [4]

Treaty Process

Not participating in BC Treaty Process.[1]

Demographics

INAC number 653, the Tsartlip First Nation has 766 members.[5]

Notable Tsartlip

References

  1. 1 2 "Alliance maps out at-risk treaty lands". CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. June 22, 2006. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  2. "Douglas Treaties: 1850-1854". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
  3. Band website
  4. "Tsartlip". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  5. "Tsartlip". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.


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