About Our Territory Leq’á:mel First Nation’s Traditional Territory, known as S’ólh Téméxw, stretches from above Yale to what is now Langley, British Columbia. It lies along the upper and lower dialect regions of Halq’eméylem, one of the Coast Salish languages. The name Leq’á:mel means “the level place where people meet,” and for good reason; our lands have long served as a gathering place for trade, community, and culture. Historically connected to the Semá:th (Sumas), Sq’éwlets (Scowlitz), Matsqui, and Nooksack communities, Leq’á:mel was once one of the busiest trading stops in S’ólh Téméxw. Our ancestors lived in massive longhouses, some nearly a kilometre in length, and moved across the land and water to hunt, fish, gather plants, and practice spiritual and cultural traditions. Today, our territory remains rich in resources, history, and meaning, grounding our identity and continuing to guide our path forward. Lands Services Land Laws Development Applications Land Registry System Certificates of Possession Business Licenses Wills & Estates