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Chief Laura Cassidy
As Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation, I want to officially welcome you to our lands. Our people are deeply connected to the water and Mother Earth upon which you stand.
Tsawwassen means “Land facing the sea” in our language, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. We are also known as the Salmon People, as our traditions are deeply rooted to fishing and canoeing.
Today, we are a modern and progressive Treaty Nation. The Treaty we signed in 2009 with the federal and provincial governments has given us the powers, clarity and legal certainty to develop our ambitious plans for the future.
Those plans were envisioned not just for the prosperity of the Tsawwassen people, but for the benefit of all who come here. We invite you to read this website to learn more about what you can expect here on Tsawwassen Lands.
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Chief Laura Cassidy