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Kʼómoks First Nation

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The K'ómoks First Nation, is the Indigenous band government of the Island Comox or K'ómoks people of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Closely allied to the Cape Mudge and Campbell River First Nations, historically they were a Coast Salish people since integrated into Kwakwaka'wakw society. Originally part of the Laich-kwil-tach Council of Chiefs, which is a treaty society, they are now negotiating independently in the BC Treaty Process. They remain a member government of the Kwakiutl District Council (a tribal council).[1]

Demographics

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The K'ómoks (Comox) First Nation has approximately 330 members.[2]

First Nations reserves

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First Nations reserves under the governance of the Kʼómoks First Nation are:[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "KWAKIUTL DISTRICT COUNCIL". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "K'ómoks". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  3. ^ First Nation Profiles
  4. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Comox 1"
  5. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Goose Spit 3"
  6. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Pentledge 2"
  7. ^ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Salmon River 1"

Further reading

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