Also known as the Kʼómoks or Kʼomoks people, the Comox are a Coast Salish people in British Columbia, Canada.
Currently, there are four bands of Comox people. The K'ómoks First Nation is on Vancouver Island, while the Tla'amin Nation is on the upper Sunshine Coast in southwestern British Columbia, the Klahoose First Nation is on the eastern coast of Cortes Island in the Discovery Island archipelago, the Homalco First Nation is at Bute Inlet near the upper Sunshine Coast, and the Qualicum First Nation is at Qualicum Bay at the mouth of the Big Qualicum River, near Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.
The K'ómoks First Nation is on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Closely allied to the Cape Mudge and Campbell River First Nations, they were historically a Coast Salish people, although they have since integrated into Kwakwaka'wakw society. While they were initially part of the Laich-kwil-tach Council of Chiefs, a treaty society, they now negotiate independently in the British Columbia Treaty Process. With an enrolled membership of 300 to 350, their reserves include Comox IR No. 7 in Comox District on the north shore of Comox Harbor on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Goose Spit IR No. 3 on Goose Spit in Comox Harbour, Puntledge IR No. 2 on the left bank of Puntledge River at the mouth of the Tsolum River at Courtenay, and Salmon River IR No. 1 at the mouth of the Salmon River on Johnstone Strait.
Previously known as the Silammon First Nation, the Tla'amin First Nation is a self-governing nation whose traditional lands are on the upper Sunshine Coast in southwest British Columbia. They are closely related to the Klahoose and Homalco people, with whom they have shared adjoining territories. At one time, they were grouped together as the Mainland Comox, and have been part of the Coast Salish people since ancient times. Their territory extends from near Stillwater and the northern portion of Texada Island, northward along the Malaspina and Gifford peninsulas to the southern area of Homfray Channel and part of Cortes Island, including the small islands of Hernando, Savary, Harwood, as well as Powell, Goat, and Haslam lakes.
The Klahoose people were also one of the Mainland Comox, which included the Homalco and the Tla'amin (Sliammon). They were split by colonialism into different band councils. The Klahoose are governed by the Klahoose First Nation today, and their main village is Klahoose, on the east coast of Cortes Island, at Squirrel Cove. The Klahoose First Nation lacks year-round road access to a service center, which probably accounts for the fact that most of its members live off the reserve in British Columbia coastal communities, the lower mainland, or in Washington State.
The Homalco First Nation is in Bute Inlet near the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. They were once part of the Mainland Comox, along with their neighbors, the Tla'amin and the Klahoose.
The Qualicum First Nation is on Vancouver Island, at Qualicum Bay, at the mouth of the Big Qualicum River, near Qualicum Beach. The Nation operates a campground each summer, as well as a licensed daycare facility open to the public.
Websites associated with either of these First Nations governments, any businesses, industries, or other entities operated by them, or by individual Comox people, are appropriate for this category.
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The Homalco (Xwémalhkwu) First Nation has inhabited its territories, across the Bute Inlet on the west coast of British Columbia for thousands of years. Its origin story, history, culture, language, land, resources, vision, mission, and directives are stated, and contacts for its chief, council, and administrative staff are included. An overview of its government, the role of governance, community plan, laws, and policies are included, and member programs and services are discussed.
https://www.homalco.com/
For thousands of years, the people known as K’ómoks occupied the shoreline of eastern Vancouver Island. Today, they refer to themselves as Sahtloot, Sasitla, Leeksun, and Puntledge. The people's and First Nation's history is set forth, along with its leadership structure, administrative contacts, departments, and career opportunities. The K’ómoks' history, culture, stories, and language are outlined, and treaty information is included. A calendar of events and contacts are included.
https://komoks.ca/
The Klahoose Nation has inhabited the area for thousands of years, occupying its traditional lands from Cortes Island to Toba Inlet. Squirrel Cove, its primary village, is home to about seventy-five full-time residents, while another three hundred enrolled members reside off the reserve. The Nation's chief, council, and administrative offices are acknowledged, and treaty information, strategic planning, and community resources are posted on the site, including photographs.
https://www.klahoose.org/
Qamɛs ʔəms tala Settlement Trust
The Trust was established to preserve, protect, and invest for growth in the capital transfer and revenue resource sharing amounts negotiated in the Tla'amin Nation Final Agreement. The trustees decide where and with whom investments are made and when and where disbursements are made. The Tla'amin settlement team, along with its grant programs and other activities, news acknowledgments, the address, phone and email contacts, and an online contact form, are introduced.
https://www.tlaamintrust.com/
The First Nation's official website features the Band offices, child care center, and campgrounds. Band council members and staff are listed, and the North Campground and South Campground are featured. The website features a map showing their locations and campground setups and schedules, as well as a list of services, seasonal occupancy rates, payment options, and other information, such as the use of its barbecue shelter and group rates. A daycare center is also available.
https://www.qualicumfirstnation.com/
Thichum Forest Products is a forestry company that operates on behalf of all Tla'amin (ɬaʔamɩn) Nation members. An interactive map shows its location and provides information about its forestry operations. A brief profile of the company is provided, along with its values and mission, office address, operating hours, and contacts for its administrative offices, general manager, administrative assistant, forest stewardship manager, and stewardship forester.
http://thichum.com/
Providing healthcare services to members of the Tla'amin Nation and First Nations between Saltery Bay and Lund, and surrounding areas, Tla'amin Health operates a clinic and child development resource center in Powell River, British Columbia. Addresses, hours of operation, telephone and fax numbers, and an email address are published on the site, which details its accreditation, programs and services, job opportunities, announcements, and an online contact form.
http://www.tlaaminhealth.com/
Originally known as the Sliammon Development Corporation, the SDC was established in 1995 to oversee economic development opportunities for the Tla'amin Nation. When the Tla'amin Treaty was implemented, the SDC was reorganized, with Tla'amin Management Services assuming the nation's business arm. Its organizational structure, contacts, business portfolio, and opportunities for partnerships with the Nation are outlined, and its address and contacts are included.
http://tlaaminbusiness.com/
Previously known as the Sliamon First Nation, the Tla'amin Nation is a First Nations group located on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, north of the Powell River. The website includes its governing structure, administrative offices, and contacts, as well as a calendar of events, meeting schedules, constitution, nation plan, laws, and regulations. It also includes an introduction to the community, its culture, and language. Recreational programs and a newsletter are included.
https://www.tlaaminnation.com/
