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Welcome to Sliammon Treaty Society'We are known collectively as the Tla'amin Nation (Sliammon First Nation) and through our Constitution we declare our sovereignty and jurisdiction.'The Sliammon First Nation is located just outside of the town of Powell River in British Columbia, about 130 km northwest from Vancouver. Sliammon has a population of approximately 1100 members, with 65% living in the main village. 50% of Sliammon members are under the age of 25 giving Sliammon a very young and rapidly growing population.The issue of aboriginal rights and title has never been settled in the Province of British Columbia with the exception of Treaty 8 and 14 treaties on Vancouver Island known as the Douglas Treaties. This is why the Sliammon Treaty Society was created to handle the treaty negotiations process on behalf of Sliammon with the Canadian Government. The goal being to restore our right to self govern and the legal return of land title.Our Mission is to honour and respect our ancestors through implementation of a true community based process to negotiate a fair and equitable treaty settlement that will ensure the building blocks of a good government and a foundation for the well being of future generation

On this web site you will find information about our community and culture. We also provide information for community members including: access to important documents, newsletters and the latest announcements. This site is updated regularly so be sure to

The Tla'amin Nation resides just north of the province of Powell River in British Columbia. Sliammon First Nation is one of 20 indigenous Coast Salish tribes inhabiting the coastal regions of western Canada. The Tla'amin people are part of a rich heritage

The Powell River Regional District (PRRD) is a British Columbian local government authority incorporating 5 electoral areas and one municipality (the City of Powell River). We provide services such as land use planning, emergency preparedness and 911, solid waste management, regional parks and fire protection to our residents. The PRRD covers an area of approximately 5,000 sq km located on the west coast of British Columbia about 175 km north of Vancouver within the traditional territory of the Sliammon (Tla'amin) First Nation. We service a population of just under 20,000. Powell River's tranquil lakes, meandering coastlines and diverse mountain ranges offer unforgettable year-round recreation opportunities. Located within the boundaries of the PRRD are Texada, Savary and Lasqueti Islands, each with its own diverse communities and unique environmental and cultural flavours.

Moving paper by hand in the millDescriptionLooking up 2nd St. (now Ash)The first ferry Quillayute at Saltery BayExhibits featureEarly days on the Sunshine CoastLogging and the Powell River millLocal culture and musicThe war yearsOur staff are local people with a wealth of information to share. We welcome you. We are located at 4798 Marine Avenue, across from beautiful Willingdon Beach.Please note that while, browsing is free, there may be a fee for requests.If you have comments, feedback or a request, please consult our Us page for email and postal addresses.

Welcome to the Tla'Amin Community Health website. TCH services all those who are members of the Tla'Amin First Nation, as well as others who live in Sliammon and share in the activities and life of our community. Our goal is to build a healthy community for the future. To do this we must reacquaint ourselves with those things from our past which used to make us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually strong. As we take control of our health again, we will respect each individual's right to seek her or his own way of healing. Together, we will celebrate our ability as a community to give the gift of health and well-being to our children and our children's children. The Sliammon First Nation (Kla ah men) are a part of the Coast Salish peoples inhabiting the Western Coast of Canada. The Sliammon community is located just North of Powell River, British Columbia.