The name Cheam means "wild strawberry place" and is the namesake of Mount Cheam, which overlooks the community and most of the Upper Fraser Valley. They are a member government of the Sto:lo Tribal Council, one of two Sto:lo tribal councils.
The name Cheam indicates a connection to "wild strawberry location" and is linked to Mount Cheam, which offers a view over the community and most of the Upper Fraser Valley. They are members of the Sto:lo Tribal Council, one of two Sto:lo tribal councils.