The Soowahlie First Nation, or Soowahlie Band (), is a

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of the Sto:lo people located in the Upper Fraser Valley region at

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. They are a member government of the Stó:lō Tribal Council. The Reserve land area currently comprises 533.4 hectares and has a population of 373.

Indian Reserves

Indian Reserves under the administration of the Soowahlie Band are:Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages
* Grass Indian Reserve No. 15, 1/2 mile southeast of Chilliwack, 64.80 ha (shared with eight other bands * Pekw'Xe:yles (Peckquaylis) - 10.30 ha. (shared with 20 other bands) * Soowahlie Indian Reserve No. 14, on the left bank of the

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, one mile south of

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, 458.30 ha.

References

External links

Official Site
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