Vancouver Island Chemainus First Nation Language: Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq'eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm Dialect: Hul'q'umi'num Map Click here for larger map Historically known as: Chemainus First Nation Contact Information: Chemainus First Nation 12611 Trans Canada Hwy Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M5 ph. (250) 245-7155 fx. (250) 245-3012 Language Information Fluent Speakers: 18 1 Understand or Speak Somewhat: 26 1 Learning Speakers: 130 1 The Chemainus First Nation speaks the Hul'q'umi'num language. Community Information Population: 1177 1 Links Aboriginal Canada Profile Indian and Northern Affaires Canada Profile Footnotes / References 1. Chemianus First Nation (2012), Language Needs Assessment #2426