Little Shuswap Indian Band

The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, or Skwlax, is located along the eastern end of the Little Shuswap Lake and along the western and northern end of the Big Shuswap Lake and follows along the Adams River and Little River. The Band has five parcels of land encompassing 7747 acres made up from five sections: Quaaout, Chum, Meadow Creek, Scotch Creek and North Bay. The Little Shuswap Indian Band has a population of 290 members, of which approximately half live on reserve.

A limited amount of hunting on the reservation has preserved the abundance of wildlife in their pristine environment. Campgrounds amid the pines are easily reached, minutes from the main highways. Most of the recreational areas are especially scenic with excellent fishing close at hand. The flora and fauna of the Little Shuswap are a photographers dream.

Little Shuswap offers the beautiful Talking Rock Golf Course, Quaaout lodge, the annual Skw'lax Pow Wow, and is currently working on an extensive real estate development.

With all that we have to offer, we ask that you come... come visit us... come stay with us... all that we ask is that you treat the land and the people with respect. This is our home for the short time that we are here on Mother Earth, but it is the home of the great spirit for eternity.

Chief Felix Arnouse

Chief Felix Arnouse

Chief Felix Arnouse, or seci7ce which translated means The Spotted Eagle Leader a name given to him by his grandmother at birth, was told that when a name is given to you at birth there is a role that accompanies the name. Growing up, his five grandmothers discussed leadership with him. He was elected chief of Little Shuswap Band twenty seven years ago.

As a new leader of the community, Chief Arnouse discovered that politics are difficult, and that to be an effective leader the healing path is the answer. Now, Chief Arnouse looks continuously to native spirituality for the healing and well-being of all people and community members in his life.

Currently Chief Arnouse serves on the following committees on behalf of the Little Shuswap community:

• The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council