Unified in our pursuit of self-governance – united culturally, socially and economically for future generations.
Negotiate just, modern treaties, ensuring our Citizens are knowledgeable and prepared to make an informed decision.
Negotiating comprehensive treaties within the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s six-stage treaty process, we are currently in the fifth stage of this process.
Collectively negotiating treaties between the member Nations, British Columbia, and Canada.
All of the member Nations are located on southern and central Vancouver Island.
Approx. 1864
(Sources as of Dec 2022: First Nation Profiles, INAC)
Our logo was designed and carved by the late Chief Rod Modeste from the Malahat Nation.
The interlocking design of the salmon, land, moon, stars and water clearly shows that each part depends on the other; one part cannot flourish without the others.
Each symbol is deeply significant for our member Nations. We are stewards of the land, taking care of Mother Earth so that she will always be able to provide the riches that allow us to thrive. For this very reason, we have chosen the Hul’qumi’num word “Te’mexw,” which means ”land” in English.
The stars and the moon guide the salmon returning to the place of its birth. It splashes in the bay before travelling up the stream that flows from the land to the ocean. Thus, like all of Mother Nature’s gifts, the salmon originates with the land.
These symbols are all significant to our people. Although our cultures are diverse, we share many stories passed on through generations of oral communication.
