Esquimalt First Nation

Esquimalt First Nation (Straits Salish: Xʷsepsəm^[2]), is one of two First Nation band governments of the Lekwungen peoples, the other being Songhees First Nation. Historically, their village was located closer to Victoria proper, but today their main reserve is on the north shore of Esquimalt Harbour adjacent to View Royal. They are a member nation of the First Nations of South Island Tribal Council, and were signatories to the Douglas Treaties.

Esquimalt First Nation
Band No. 644
Xʷsepsəm

People	Lekwungen
Province	British Columbia
Land[1]
Main reserve	Esquimalt
Land area	0.189 km2
Population (2025)[1]
On reserve	167
On other land	29
Off reserve	182
Total population	378
Government[1]
Chief	Jerome Thomas
Council	Alicia Thomas Anastasia Thomas Eddie Thomas Sherry Thomas
Website
www.esquimaltnation.ca

External Links

• Esquimalt Nation