Kwikwetlem First Nation

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65 Colony Farm Rd
Coquitlam, British Columbia V3C 5X9
+1 (604) 540-0680
https://www.kwikwetlem.com

Kwikwetlem First Nation, located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, is deeply rooted in its ancestral home of the Coquitlam River Watershed. As the stewards of the lands and waters surrounding this territory, the Nation is dedicated to preserving its cultural heritage and restoring the ecosystem, particularly through initiatives like the Sockeye Salmon Hatchery.

With a strong connection to the Coquitlam Lake Watershed, Kwikwetlem First Nation celebrates its history and territory through various cultural expressions, such as the Essence of Spirit mural by Squamish Artist, Rosalie Dipscu. The renaming of Riverview to səmiq̓wəʔelə in 2021 reflects the Nation's commitment to reconciliation and recognition of its core traditional territory.

Committed to shaping its future, Kwikwetlem First Nation engages in Comprehensive Community Planning to guide decision-making and program development. Governed by an elected Chief and Council, the Nation operates transparently and sustainably, with a focus on building capacity for both current and future generations.

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