BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin)

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	South CoastVancouver Island BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) Languages: Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq'eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm, SENĆOŦEN / Malchosen / Lekwungen / Semiahmoo / T’Sou-ke Historically known as: Pauquachin First Nation Contact Information: Pauquachin First Nation 9010 W Saanich Rd Sidney, BC V8L 5W4 ph. (250) 656-0191 fx. (250) 656-6134 The BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) are one of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) peoples with a territory that is centred on the Saanich Penninsula, Goldstream, and neighbouring islands. Most community members live at the Pauquachin main reserve on Coles Bay. The families of BOḰEĆEN speak two languages: SENĆOŦEN and Hul’q’umi’num’ ¹. Language Information SENĆOŦEN / Malchosen / Lekwungen / Semiahmoo / T’Sou-ke Fluent Speakers: 0 ² Understand or Speak Somewhat: 6 ² Learning Speakers: 20 ² Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq'eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm Fluent Speakers: 8 ³ Understand or Speak Somewhat: 8 ³ Learning Speakers: 10 ³ Community Information Population: 367⁴ Internet Connectivity: High-Speed⁵ Footnotes / References 1. Deanna Daniels, Pauquachin Councillor, personal communication to Towagh Behr, April 16, 2008. 2. Saanich Adult Education Centre (2012), Language Needs Assessment #2507 3. Pauquachin First Nation (2007), Language Needs Assessment #711 4. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2008). First Nation Registered Population. 5. Aboriginal Canada (2006). First Nation Connectivity Profiles.