People | W̱SÁNEĆ |
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Treaty | Douglas Treaties |
Headquarters | Brentwood Bay |
Province | British Columbia |
Land[1] | |
Main reserve | South Saanich 1 |
Other reserve(s) |
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Land area | 3.3 km2 |
Population (2024)[1] | |
On reserve | 540 |
On other land | 121 |
Off reserve | 407 |
Total population | 1068 |
Government[1] | |
Chief | Don Tom |
Website | |
tsartlip |
The Tsartlip First Nation is a First Nation located on the Saanich Peninsula, in Saanich territory on Vancouver Island. They are a member of the Sencot'en Alliance fighting for Native rights.[2] In the 1850s, they were signatories to one of the Douglas Treaties.[3]
The band's reserve and offices are located near and to the north of the town of Brentwood Bay.[4]