Community Profile: Yakweakwioose
Community Description
The Yakweakwioose First Nation or Yakweakwioose Band is a band government of the Sto:lo people located in the Upper Fraser Valley region at Sardis, near Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Economic Development Background
Yakweakwioose Chief and Council are primarily responsible for the community's economic development efforts. Additionally, Yakweakwioose is a member of the Skowkale, Aitchelitz, and Yakweakwioose lands office, which handles the intersections between lands and economic development.
Summary of Economic Development Agreements, Community Businesses and Joint Ventures
Yakweakwioose is party to a Strategic Engagement Agreement with the Provincial Government.