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Sq'ewqéyl is a First Nation community situated in the heart of Chilliwack, British Columbia. We, the members of Skowkale, take pride in being part of the Ts’elxwéyeqw, one of the tribes of the Stó:lō – known as the People of the River. Our ancestors are among the original inhabitants of the Chilliwack River watershed, located in the Central Fraser Valley of southwestern British Columbia. In our language, Halq’eméylem, the name of our tribe, ‘Sq’ewqéyl’ translates to ‘Skowkale’ in English, which refrences to the large bend in the Chilliwack River, where our community lies now.
Building community unity, belonging and pride
With over 280 people on its membership and over 1,000 living in the community, Sq'ewqéyl is a progressive and growing community that strives to support its members in a fair and equitable manner.
Future plans for Sq'ewqéyl South Subdivision Development
Build community unity, belonging and pride
Increase education and learning
Strengthen youth health and leadership
Increase financial and economic independence
Improve community design and liveability
Honour and revive our culture
Strengthen community governance
Support healthy and active lifestyles
Sq'ewqéyl people want to:
It is time to update your information.
Membership update forms can be found in the members only section, and sent to Lands Clerk: kailee.narte@saylandsoffice.ca
Sq'ewqéyl is a member community of the Sto:lo Nation and is also a First Nation in the treaty process with the Sto:lo Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association
Community, Culture, Recreation, and Health
The'í:tselíya - S.A.Y. HEALTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
The purpose of the SAY Health & Community Centre is to increase access to community, culture, recreation, and health for the neighboring First Nation communities of Sq'ewqéyl, Aitchelitz, and Yeqwyeqwí:ws. The center includes a gymnasium, fitness room, multipurpose area, youth room, reception space, washrooms, locker rooms, administrative space, playground, carving area, sports field, and café.
Our Address is:
7256 Chilliwack River Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L9
