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SONGHEES NATION
Of the Lkwungen People
Village Sites in Victoria, Gulf Islands
Douglas Treaty Signatory
Current Reserve established 1911
530 Band Members
260 Live on Reserve
2000 Tenants
Transforming our Economy
Dependence on Government Transfers
for Housing, Education, Health and
Social Programs
Under-funded, Under-resourced
Managing Poverty
REGAINING ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
Self Determination
Self Government
Jurisdiction over Land
Tax Jurisdiction
Economic Development
Improving Investment Climate
“We’re laying the foundation for the future social,
cultural and economic wellbeing of our people.”
- Chief Robert Sam
Songhees Nation is proud to be a leader implementing the
First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA)
Songhees Nation passed the FIRST
FMA Property Tax Laws, Financial Administration Law and
Taxpayer Representation Law in Canada
Songhees Land Code
Songhees First Nation Goods and Services Tax Law
We are Open for Business!
Songhees Wellness Centre
A Community Dream Coming True
A Place to Learn
A Place to Gather
A Place to Play
A Place to Work
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Administration Centre
Health Centre
Education Centre
Gymnasium
Convention Centre
Elders Centre
Youth Centre
Cultural Centre
Gift Shop
Post Disaster Site
LEED Project
Administration Centre
• Band Governance
• Council Chambers
• Finance
• Te’mexw Treaty Association
• Property Taxation
• Lands Management
• Bylaw Enforcement
• Public Works
• Archaeology
• Capital Projects
Health Centre
• Health Programs
• Social Development Offices
• Fitness Studio
• Teaching Kitchen
• Counselling Centre
• Elders Centre
Elders Centre
Education Centre
• Employment Training Centre
• Post Secondary Education
• School Liaisons
• Adult Education
• Classrooms
• Kwum Kwum Lelum Tutoring
Dreams for Expansion:
• Art School/Carving Studio
• Culinary Arts School
Gymnasium/Convention Centre
• Retractable Stage with back entrance
• Industrial Convention Kitchen
• Seated meals for 250
• Sound and Light Room
• International Sized Basketball Court
• 320 Bleacher seats
• Men's and Ladies Change Rooms
• Wood Floor
• Practice courts
• Multi-game lines
OCM Carving Project
Five House Posts
Contemporary Centre Piece
Interior Figures
Business Activities
Band Member
Entrepreneurs
Facilities
Rental
Convention
Centre
Songhees
Wellness Centre
Cultural
Tourism
Gift Shop
Fitness
Center
Partners in Business
SALISH SEA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD
ESQUIMALT NATION, SONGHEES NATION,
& RALMAX GROUP OF COMPANIES
ESQUIMALT NATION
XHAMASUNG HOLDINGS,
SKUNGEENES HOLDINGS
PUBLIC WORKS GOVERNMENT SERVICES CANADA
INDUSTRIAL MARINE TRAINING AND
APPLIED RESEARCH CENTRE
MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL ECONOMY
Partnership Profile
Characteristics
• Local
• Understanding of
Aboriginal Culture
• Willing to Transfer
Business Knowledge and
Ownership
• Money to Invest
• Committed to Sustainable
First Nation Development
Opportunities
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Tour Operations
Event Management
Catering
IT Outsourcing
Fit-up Procurements
Cultural Tourism
Recreation Programming
Fitness Programing
Art Sponsorships
Event Sponsorships
HY’CHK’A
For more Information:
Christina Clarke
SONGHEES NATION
1500D Admirals Road, Victoria BC V9A 2R1
[email protected]
250-386-1043