Sliammon

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Sliammon Indian Band

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
The Sliammon Indian Band is an Indian Band formally recognized under legislation of Canada (Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985 c.I-5, as amended, and regulations made thereunder).

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Sliammon Indian Band represents all members of the Band as shown on the Official Band List maintained by the Sliammon Indian Band.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
As of April 18, 1994, the Sliammon Indian Band is comprised of 750 members.

Is there any other First Nation that claims to represent the aboriginal people described in questions 3 and 4? If so, please list.

5. Please list any First Nations with whom the First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory.
Comox Indian Band, Klahoose Indian Band, Homalco Indian Band, Qualicum Indian Band, and Sechelt Indian Band.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
An area generally bounded to the east, from and including Lesqueti Island and Texada Island, across to Welcome Pass, then north to the natural mountain boundaries, then across to and including Toba Inlet, then down through Cortes Island and across to Comox, including parts of Denman Island , to Lesqueti Island.
Attach a map or other document, if available or describe.
Map Available?
Yes

7. Is the First Nation mandated by its constituents to submit a Statement of Intent to negotiate a treaty with Canada and British Columbia under the treaty process?
Yes

How did you receive your Mandate? (Please provide documentation)
Authorization by Chief and Council of the Sliammon Indian Band.
Band Council Resolution attached.

8.	Contact Person:	Denise Smith
	Official Title:	Chief
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-483-9646 Office
	Others:	604-483-9769 Fax

	Submitted by:	Eugene Louie
	Title:	Former Chief
	Date:	20/04/94