Songhees Nation
Dialect: Lekwungen
Historically known as: Songhees First Nation, Songish, Lekwungen
Contact Information: Songhees Nation 1500D Admirals Rd Victoria, BC V9A 2R1 ph. (250) 386-1043 fx. (250) 386-4161 The territory of the Songhees Nation includes the current city of Victoria and surrounding areas. The main community was moved from the west side of the Victoria harbour to lands that adjoin the SXIMEȽEȽ (Esquimalt) Nation's main reserve. Language InformationThe Lekwungen dialect is currently a sleeping language1. Community InformationLinks Footnotes / References
1. Deanna Daniels, personal communication to Towagh Behr, April 16, 2008. 2. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2008). First Nation Registered Population. 3. Aboriginal Canada (2006). First Nation Connectivity Profiles. |
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