Te'mexw Treaty Association

Last updated on June 10, 2026

Current activities

Te'mexw Treaty Association (TTA) is negotiating with Canada and British Columbia in the B.C. treaty process on behalf of its five member bands: Malahat, Scia'new (Beecher Bay), Songhees, Snaw-aw-as (Nanoose) and T'sou-ke First Nations.
Find out more information about TTA negotiations, including recent public engagement activities and upcoming milestones.

Treaty stage

Stage 5 - Final Agreement Negotiations

Completed agreements

Te'mexw Treaty Association Agreement-in-Principle (AiP) - 2015
Malahat Incremental Treaty Agreement – 2013
Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay) Incremental Treaty Agreement – 2013
Songhees Incremental Treaty Agreement - 2013
Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) Incremental Treaty Agreement – 2013
T'sou-ke Nations Incremental Treaty Agreement – 2013

Forestry agreements

Other agreements

Douglas Treaties - 1850 and 1854

Information:

Location: Southern Vancouver Island from Nanoose Bay in the north to Victoria and Sooke in the south.

Region: Vancouver Island

Members: Malahat, Scia'new (Beecher Bay), Songhees, Snaw-aw-as (Nanoose), T'sou-ke

Website: Te'mexw Treaty Association

Population: 1,590

INAC: None.

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