Pekw'Xe:yles
[pek way lis]
| Language of origin | Salishan language family Halqʼeméylem language |
| Feature Type: | Indian Reserve-Réserve indienne - Tract of land set apart for the use and benefit of a particular Indian band. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | N bank of Fraser River between Lower Hatzic Slough and D'Herbomez Creek in Mission (municipality), New Westminster Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°08'28"N, 122°16'20"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92G/1 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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INAC # 09657. Pekw'Xe:Yles Indian Reserve was established 30 June 2005 by Order in Council PC 2005-1327. There are 21 bands on this reserve. Source: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada records & website: “First Nation Profiles” |