Snaw-naw-as Chief & Council

 
Forest clearing with stoney waterway

Through responsible governance and equality our strong growing nation empowers each other, promoting self-determination and self-sufficiency in our community by expanding our knowledge.

By upholding the following key traditional values that have been passed on in the Snaw-naw-as community for generations, we hope to instill pride and respect in our youth.

 
Value Description
Snuwyuth The oral teachings aligned with the old knowledge; teaching the value of patience, trust, accountability, respect and honesty
Naut'sa mawt Working together
Tzowtun Helping one another
Transparency/Accountablility Open communication and accountability to citizens
Tsetse wahatul Talking together

chief and council members


Chief Gordon Edwards:

  • Temexw Treaty Association

  • Salish Strait Seafoods

  • Nanoose Economic Development

Email: gedwards@nanoose.org | Phone: 250-619-6255

Council Members:

Brent Edwards

  • Nanoose Economic Development

  • Kwumut Lelum

Email: gethenet@nanoose.org | Phone: 250-729-5515

Cheryl Jones

  • Temex Treaty Association

  • Naut’sa Mawt Tribal Council

  • CSETS

Email: cheryl.jones@nanoose.org| Phone: 250-618-5673

Chris Bob

  • Te’mexw Treaty Association

  • NFN Housing

Email: chris.bob@nanoose.org | Phone: 250-618-0976

Evelyn Joe

  • Uy’ Sqwalawun Childcare

  • Health Services

Email: evelyn.evans@nanoose.org | Phone: 250-618-4893