Penelakut Tribe

Spune’luxutth is a healthy, safe and independent community guided by our strong culture. Our vibrant local economy and our extensive community facilities, services, and programs sustain our independence, safety, health, and our people. We live off the ocean, and our water and land are clean and pristine.

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Chief & Council

Penelakut Tribe has Council elections every four years, which allows for 9 Council members and 1 Chief Council. There is a community meeting that gives people the opportunity to nominate potential candidates and this list of nominees is used for the election ballots.

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Upcoming Community Events

Aug 4 | 8:30 am | Sunuwnets (Chemainus) Salish Sea Market 2835 Oak St, Chemainus BC V0R 1K1

Spune'luxutth March for the CHILDREN!

Save the Date: August 4, 2025, Spune’luxutth March for the Children! We will be meeting at the: Sunuwnets (Chemainus) Salish Sea Market, 2835 Oak St, Chemainus BC V0R 1K1 at 8:30am. Everyone is Welcome to participate on the unceded Territory of the …
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Aug 6 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Snuneymuxw Big House and Kitchen | Longhouse Road, Cedar BC

Kw'umut Lelum Community Culture Day!

Kw’umut Lelum Presents: KL Community Culture Day For Children and Families from our Member Nations: When: Wednesday, August 6 | 10:00am – 3:00pm Where: Snuneymuxw Big House and Kitchen | Longhouse Road, Cedar BC Lacrosse, soccer, face painting, inflatable fun, games, …
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Community News

Jul 17, 2025

We Respectfully ask our Sulxween.

Uy’skwey’ul We respectfully ask our Sulxween. Pune’luxutth Leadership would like to create a Memorial wall in the upcoming Health building to honor our Sulxween and their memory of contributions to the community from Past to present. Please see the …
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Jul 16, 2025

Employment Opportunity - Homemaker

Job Title: Homemaker Location: Penelakut Tribes, Penelakut Island Job Type: Full-Time, permanent, Monday – Thursday, 7:45am-4:15pm Evenings and Weekends as required. Salary: Depending on Experience Process: Email cover letter and resume to …
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Jul 15, 2025

Employment Opportunity - Interim Education Director

Job Title: Interim Education Director Location: Education Department, Penelakut Island Job type: Interim Position until April 2026, Monday -Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Salary: Dependent on experience Process: Email cover letter and resume to …
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Community Services

Health

Penelakut Health utilizes a blend of services that are based on traditional and modern practices to create a well-rounded service for membership.

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Education

The Education Department of Penelakut Tribe is committed to helping its members to achieve their educational goals and aspirations.

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Housing

Penelakut Tribe has a foundation of infrastructure that will support the growth and development of the community.

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Governance

Penelakut Tribe is governed by its elected Chief and Council and is striving towards becoming a self-governing community.

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Economic Development

Penelakut Tribe has developed strategic planning for its Economic Development Department to use as a guideline for future and current opportunities.

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Lands & Resources

The Lands and Resources Departments continue to work towards a sustainable development that will meet our community's needs.

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