In 2005, 19 First Nations in the Stó:lō Nation underwent internal re-organization; Chawathil, Cheam, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt, Scowlitz, Seabird Island, Shxw'ow'hamel and Soowahlie formed the Stó:lō Tribal Council. STC is negotiating land & resource agreements outside the B.C. treaty process.
Location: Mainly between Chilliwack and Hope
Region: Fraser Valley
Members: Cheam, Chawathil, Shxw'ow'hamel, Kwantlen, Kwaw'Kwaw'Apilt, Soowahlie, Sq'éwlets, Seabird Island
Website: Stó:lo Tribal Council
Population: 3,345
INAC: Profile