Esquimalt First Nation
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The Esquimalt First Nation, also known as the Esquimalt Indian Band and Esquimalt Nation, is a First Nations
band government of the Esquimalt people
. Historically their village was located closer to Victoria proper, but today their main reserve is on the north shore of Esquimalt Harbour
adjacent to the Town of View Royal
. They are a member nation of the First Nations of South Island Tribal Council.
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
band government of the Esquimalt people
Esquimalt people
The Esquimalt people are a group of the Coast Salish peoples living today in the area of Esquimalt, of which they are the namesake. Their government is the Esquimalt First Nation....
. Historically their village was located closer to Victoria proper, but today their main reserve is on the north shore of Esquimalt Harbour
Esquimalt Harbour
Esquimalt Harbour is a sheltered body of water in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is connected to the Strait of Juan de Fuca by a narrow channel known as Royal Roads. Its entrance is marked by Fisgard Lighthouse....
adjacent to the Town of View Royal
View Royal, British Columbia
View Royal is a town in Greater Victoria and a member municipality of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. View Royal has a population of approximately 8000 residents and was incorporated as a municipality in December 1988....
. They are a member nation of the First Nations of South Island Tribal Council.