Oweekeno is located on the banks of the Wannock River at the entrance to Owikeno Lake east of Rivers Inlet, south of Bella Bella on the BC coastline. Oweekeno is home to the Wuikinuxv Nation, many who live off-reserve in other areas of the province. The Wuikinuxv have an affiliation with the Oweekeno-Kitasoo-Nuxalk Tribal Council in Bella Coola.
Currently the reserve hosts a band administration office, a health centre, a Kindergarten to grade 7 school, a fire hall, an airstrip, and a newly constructed ceremonial Big House, used for cultural purposes. The community also has a multi-purpose flex court for healthy, recreational activities such as basketball, volleyball, ball hockey, and tennis.
About the library
This is the sixth library Write to Read BC installed, in collaboration with the Wuikinuxv Nation. Its sponsors included Rotary Club of Lions Gate and Britco Structures (now Boxx Modular).
This facility was a cooperative venture between the rural Wuikinuxv and partners from other communities, organized by Write to Read BC volunteers.