Lower Mainland Shxw'owhamel First Nation Language: Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq'eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm Dialect: Halq'eméylem Map Click here for larger map Historically known as: Shxw'owhamel First Nation Contact Information: Shxw'owhamel First Nation 58700A St Elmo Rd Hope, BC V0X 1L2 ph. (604) 869-2627 fx. (604) 869-9903 Language Information Fluent Speakers: 5 1 Understand or Speak Somewhat: 90 1 Learning Speakers: 20 1 The Shxw'owhamel First Nation speaks the Sto:lo Halq'emeylem language. Community Information Population: 185 1 Links Aboriginal Canada Profile Indian and Northern Affaires Canada Profile Footnotes / References 1. Shxwowhamel First Nation (2009), Language Needs Assessment #1383