The Douglas Treaty Elder's Working Group (DTEWG) is responsible for preserving and enacting rights for Tsawout community members as outlined in the Douglas Treaty (1850). Areas of responsibility include:
- Aboriginal Rights and Territorial Title
- Specific Land Claims
- Hunting and Fishing Rights
- Repatriation of Ancestral Remains
- Cultural Preservation Projects including:
- Longhouse Reconstruction Project ( SNEPENEKS Cultural Society)
- Language Preservation
The Douglas Treaty Elders Working Group aslo works closely with neighboring nations on Treaty related issues.
