Leq' a: mel First Nation

The Leq' a: mel First Nation, formerly known as the Lakahahmen First Nation, is a First Nations band government whose community and offices are located in the area near Deroche, British Columbia,[1] Canada, about 12 kilometres east of the District of Mission. They are a member government of the Sto:lo Nation tribal council, which is one of two tribal councils of the Sto:lo (though many bands are independent of either).

Population

The band has an approximate population of 420.[2]

Indian Reserves

Indian Reserves under the administration of the First Nation are:[3]

  • Aylechootlook Indian Reserve No. 5, at the confluence of the Sumas River and Vedder Canal, 18.70 ha.49°07′00″N 122°06′00″W[4]
  • Lakahahmen Indian Reserve No. 11, on the right (north) bank of Nicomen Slough at the confluence of Deroche Creek and the Fraser River, 35.40 ha.49°12′00″N 122°05′00″W[7]

Three of these reserves are residential, two are cemeteries, and the others are variously under Certificates of Possession by band members, leased out for agriculture, or set aside for economic development.[16]

References
  1. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail Archived 2011-08-07 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Leq' a: mel First Nation website
  3. Indian and Brad and emily Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Villages/Settlements Detail Archived 2012-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Aylechootlook 5". BC Geographical Names.
  5. "Holachten 8". BC Geographical Names.
  6. "Lackaway 2". BC Geographical Names.
  7. "Lakahahamen 11". BC Geographical Names.
  8. "Lakway Cemetery 3". BC Geographical Names.
  9. "Papekwatchin 4". BC Geographical Names.
  10. "Pekw'Xe:yles". BC Geographical Names.
  11. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages detail Archived 2012-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
  12. "Skweahm 10". BC Geographical Names.
  13. "Sumas Cemetery 12". BC Geographical Names.
  14. "Yaalstrick 1". BC Geographical Names.
  15. "Zaitscullachan 9". BC Geographical Names.
  16. Leq' a: mel First Nation website
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