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
Chief Dean vacation notice December 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Community Notice Áma sq̓it Kúkwpi7 Skalúlmecw Chief Dean Nelson will be taking vacation and unavailable from: Friday, December 12th 2025 to January 4th, 2026. In accordance with Líl̓wat Nation Leadership Policy Councillor Sík Sík [...]
Off Reserve Christmas Hampers 2025
Applications are now closed for off reserve Christmas Hampers and information is being verified. They will be sent out by Dec 19th. Members living within Canada will receive their direct deposit before Christmas, and members [...]
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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