Pauquachin First Nation
Encyclopedia
The Pauquachin First Nation is a First Nations government located on Vancouver Island
. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance
fighting for Native rights. In the 1850s they were signatories to the Douglas Treaties
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Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a large island in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several North American locations named after George Vancouver, the British Royal Navy officer who explored the Pacific Northwest coast of North America between 1791 and 1794...
. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance
Sencot'en Alliance
The Sencot'en Alliance is a First Nations grouping, composed of the Tsartlip, Tsawout, Pauquachin bands from the Saanich Peninsula and the Semiahmoo from White Rock...
fighting for Native rights. In the 1850s they were signatories to the Douglas Treaties
Douglas Treaties
The Douglas Treaties , Vancouver Island Treaties or the Fort Victoria Treaties were a series of treaties signed between certain First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Colony of Vancouver Island.-Background:...
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Chief and Councillors
| Position | Name | Term Start | Term End | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Bruce Underwood | 12/07/2007 | 12/06/2009 |