Kwikwetlem First Nation - Government Page

Kwikwetlem First Nation - Government Page This is the official page for Kwikwetlem First Nation. Check here for news, updates and more We also have setłama’kmən (Coquitlam I.

kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation is situated along the Coquitlam River in southwestern British Columbia. Our community members live in their ancient village site of slakəya’nc (Coquitlam I.R. #1) near where the Coquitlam River meets the Stó:lō River (Fraser River). R. #2), a much larger site, which is located 2.5 km upstream and is currently under development. The name kʷikʷəƛ̓əm refers to ‘Re

d Fish Up the River’ in our traditional language of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. This name reflects the strong connection between the community and the lands where Kwikwetlem people have always made their home. kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation carries on the legacy of its ancestors as the rightful stewards of the lands, waters and resources of our traditional territory which centres on the Coquitlam Watershd. In addition to environmental stewardship, the Nation is committed to cultural revitalization and is bringing traditions and ceremony into community events and the daily lives of our members.

Today, we mark Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spir...
05/05/2026

Today, we mark Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited people (MMIWG2S).
 
kʷikʷəƛ̓əm has hung up red dresses outside its office to honour those who were taken and never came home. As people across the country remember this day, it’s also important to note that the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line can be reached 24/7 at 1-844-413-6649.
 
hay čxʷ q̓ə (Thank you)

It was a year of firsts at the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm t́ák̓ʷ Hatchery. From releasing the first batch of smolts to catching the firs...
04/09/2026

It was a year of firsts at the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm t́ák̓ʷ Hatchery.

From releasing the first batch of smolts to catching the first kʷikʷəƛ̓əm sockeye for the hatchery, last year provided many answers on how to manage a new hatchery, according to Rodney Lee, project coordinator of fisheries and the hatchery.

The year provided clarity on whether the hatchery could keep sockeye alive until they were ready to spawn — short answer, yes! — and whether the team could fish Coquitlam Lake for broodstock, a group of fish collected for breeding purposes.

If you want an in-depth recap of the last year at the hatchery from Lee, please check out this link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4f15b894-af4b-4787-af5c-0b08e2c511b9?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

📣 HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Hatchery Technician.If you enjoyed our recent coverage from the kʷikʷə...
02/19/2026

📣 HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Hatchery Technician.

If you enjoyed our recent coverage from the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm t́ák̓ʷ Hatchery, you now have a chance to join our team.

The Nation is looking for a technician who can help with a variety of tasks at the hatchery including juvenile marking, fish trap monitoring, sampling, among others. This is a full-time, eight-month contract position.

For more information, please visit our website: https://kwikwetlem.com/employment.htm

You can also apply directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/hiring/jobs/4374073821/detail/

It was a blanket that held a lot of significance. Last month, Kwikwetlem members presented École des Pionniers-de-Mailla...
02/05/2026

It was a blanket that held a lot of significance. 

Last month, Kwikwetlem members presented École des Pionniers-de-Maillardville with a hand-woven blanket.

The blanket was designed by Percy Cunningham and included guidance from Kristinia Joe. 

Presented in front of students, staff and families, it was made to represent reconnection and the weaving of relationships. The grey wool also symbolizes the renewal of ancestral practices that have been previously interrupted. 

The blanket is now displayed at the front of the school, which is located in Port Coquitlam.

📣 HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Land Governance Coordinator.Please find the full job description below...
01/29/2026

📣 HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Land Governance Coordinator.

Please find the full job description below.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

All job postings are also published on our website: https://kwikwetlem.com/employment.htm

📣HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Director of Community Infrastructure. Please find the full job descript...
01/07/2026

📣HIRING: The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation is hiring a Director of Community Infrastructure.

Please find the full job description below.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

You can also view job opportunities on our website: https://kwikwetlem.com/employment.htm

Members and friends of the Nation recently attended a blessing ceremony for a pair of new Cultural Recognitions — The Ci...
12/10/2025

Members and friends of the Nation recently attended a blessing ceremony for a pair of new Cultural Recognitions — The Circle of Life and smə́q́ʷaʔ — at Mundy Park Pool. 
 
The recognitions were made by Rosalie Dipscu, a Squamish Nation artist who has previously completed pieces for the Nation. They are designed to honour Kwikwetlem culture and the lands within the Nation’s territory.
 
The first recognition you can see here is smə́q́ʷaʔ, a wheel that marks the seasonal cycle of Great Blue Herons who use the Nation’s land to care for their young.
 
The second is the the Circle of Life, a concrete installation featuring five interconnected medallions that represent the connections between Kwikwetlem ancestors and the lands and waters within the Nation’s traditional territory.  
 
Please feel free to learn more about each Cultural Recognition here: https://www.coquitlam.ca/1430/kikm-Cultural-Recognition

The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm t́ák̓ʷ Hatchery has thousands of new guests, following weeks of fishing in Coquitlam Lake.There are now m...
12/03/2025

The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm t́ák̓ʷ Hatchery has thousands of new guests, following weeks of fishing in Coquitlam Lake.

There are now more than 25,000 eggs in incubation at the Nation-led hatchery as of the end of November. The eggs were spawned after the collection of eggs and milt from both anadromous and residualized female and male sockeye. 

Once fertilized, the eggs will develop into alevins, an early stage in the life cycle where the tiny fish have hatched from the eggshell but continue to have the yolk of the egg attached and used as their initial food source before they start to swim and eat things with their mouth. 

The fish will then grow into fry and stay at the hatchery until they are released.

(Thank you to everyone for following updates from the hatchery this fall! We appreciate the questions and comments on fishing, broodstock collection and spawning—stay tuned for more information in 2026.)

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2-65 Colony Farm Road
Coquitlam, BC
V3C5X9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16045400680

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