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
Líl̓wat Skel7awlh Steward Update – September 2025
Salmon Surveys The Líl̓wat Skel7awlh Stewards conduct surveys for Chinook and Sockeye Salmon in the Birkenhead River using both helicopter and ground methods. The helicopter surveys for Chinook Salmon are scheduled for September 12 and [...]
Notice of Nomination Meeting 2025
LÍLWAT NATION ̓ NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Lílwat Nation ̓ will hold a Nomination Meeting on October 15, 2025, in accordance with the Lílwat Nation Election Code (2019) ̓ [...]
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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