A Progressive Community Moving
Towards Self-Determination
Líl̓wat Nation is a progressive First Nations community located 7 km north of Pemberton, BC. With a membership of almost 2,275 people — approximately 1,490 of whom live in the community — the Líl̓wat Nation is the third largest First Nation in British Columbia.
The Nation is striving towards self-determination for, and by, its citizens by continuing to exert control over its Traditional Territory and resources. With economic development focused on land and resource management, Líl̓wat Nation is building the economic foundation for a sustainable community by exploring opportunities in retail, forestry, agriculture, energy projects and construction.
Líl̓wat Nation’s government, headed by an elected chief, a cultural chief and an 11-person council, is committed to transparency and employs best practices in all aspects of governance. Read more.
Renewed Website Coming This Spring
Líl̓wat Communications Team
Lil’wat Forestry Ventures named Finalist
For Immediate Release June 11, 2024 Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Named a Finalist for the 2024 Land Awards Mount Currie, B.C. – Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) has been named as a finalist for the Real [...]
CAO Announces Resignation
LN News Release PDF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 27, 2024) Cindy Filipenko For Líl̓wat Nation Communications Mobile: 778-903-4521 Email: cindyfilipenko@gmail.com Líl̓wat Nation’s Chief Administrative Officer Announces Resignation Recruitment process underway to replace long serving [...]
COVID-19 Information
Positive? Self-isolating?
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, and are seeking information you can call the Líl̓wat Nation Emergency Response phone line at 604-902-4397. The Emergency Response phone line will be open daily Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Kúkwstum̓ckacw.
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