T’Sou-ke Nation

General Information

Two reserves on 67.2 hectares at the southern end of Vancouver Island.

History

Name derived from the Sook tribe of Straits Salishans. The derivation of “sooke” is from the native name of the Stickleback fish that inhabits the Sooke Basin. It was earlier spelled “Soke” and pronounced “soak”. Very early exposure to Europeans due to the association with the Hudson’s Bay Company. Reserves allotted by the Joint Reserve Commission in 1877.

Economic Activities

On reserve, leaders in renewable energy. Off reserve, in forest-related areas, as well as commercial fishing.

Facilities Available On Reserve

Installation of a 75 kW solar energy plant recently completed providing a good portion of the communities needs. Community hall, cultural centre, park, band office, cemetery.

Chief Gordon Planes

“It’s good to be a part of using the gifts that the creator gave us in helping us to take care of Mother Earth. It is now appropriate that First Nations take the lead in demonstrating how to live without fossil fuels once again”

Councilor: Jacques Planes
Councilor: Colleen George
Administrator: Acting Administrator Michelle Thut

Telephone: 250-642-3957, Fax: 250-642-7808
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30

Band Office Address: 2154 Lazzar Rd, P.O. Box 307, Sooke, BC. V9Z 1G1

Website: www.tsoukenation.com