Songhees First Nation
First Nation living in Victoria area, British Columbia
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Songhees First Nation is one of two First Nations governments that represents the Lekwungen people (the other being Esquimalt First Nation). They are located around Victoria, British Columbia on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Main reserveNew Songhees 1A
Other reserve(s)
- Halkett Island 2
- Chatham Islands 4
- Discovery Island 3
Land area1.38 km2
On reserve350
| People | Lekwungen |
|---|---|
| Treaty | Douglas Treaties |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Land[1] | |
| Main reserve | New Songhees 1A |
| Other reserve(s) |
|
| Land area | 1.38 km2 |
| Population (2024)[2] | |
| On reserve | 350 |
| On other land | 43 |
| Off reserve | 294 |
| Total population | 687 |
| Government[3] | |
| Chief | Ronald Sam |
| Website | |
| www | |
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