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

Oct 30 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Penelakut Island Elementary School 1751 School Rd, Penelakut Island B.C

Penelakut Tribes Annual General Meeting!

Uy’skwey’ul! Penelakut Leadership would like too Respectfully invite all Penelakut members to attend the Annual General Meeting! Provisional Agenda: David Robinson, Penelakut Tribes legal counsel will be there to provide and update on the Tl’uqtinus …
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Community News

Sep 17, 2025

Employment Opportunities!

We’re recruiting for two passionate and experienced candidates that are interested in working with our Penelakut Youth. 1 Community Youth Centre Manager/Coordinator 1 Community Youth Mentor  that can work together to build, plan, design and implement the programs …
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Sep 2, 2025

The Annual Qapthut S’ul’eluhw Elder’s Gathering!

Registration is officially open! Join us for the Annual Qapthut S’ul’eluhw Elder’s Gathering — a celebration honouring our beloved Elders (55+) from our 9 Member Nations: Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus, Penelakut, Halalt, Malahat, Lyackson, and …
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Aug 28, 2025

Employment Opportunities - A Janitor & Two on-call Education Assistants at Penelakut Island Elementary School

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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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