Tlʼesqox First Nation

The Tlʼesqox (or Toosey) First Nation is a Tsilhqotʼin community located west of the Fraser Canyon in the Chilcotin region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is a member of the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, which includes both Tsilhqotʼin and Carrier (Dakelh) communities.

The Tlʼesqox First Nation reserve community and offices are located at Riske Creek,[1] which is on the Fraser River just southwest of the city of Williams Lake.

Chief and Councillors

Chief Frances Laceese; Coun. Clayton Palmatier; Coun. Georgina Johnny; Counc. Violet Tipple

Indian Reserves

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Indian reserves under the administration of the Tlʼesqox First Nation are:[2]

  • Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve No 2, on Riske Creek, 5 km northwest of the Riske Creek PO, 226.60 ha. 51°59′50″N 122°33′15″W / 51.99722°N 122.55417°W / 51.99722; -122.55417 (Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve No. 2)[3]
  • Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1, on Riske Creek, 6.5 km west of its mouth on the Fraser River. 2339.10 ha. 51°55′10″N 122°29′00″W / 51.91944°N 122.48333°W / 51.91944; -122.48333 (Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1)[4][5]
  • Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1A, west of and adjoining IR No. 1, 11.80 ha. 51°55′00″N 122°32′00″W / 51.91667°N 122.53333°W / 51.91667; -122.53333 (Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1A)[6]
  • Toosey Indian Reserve No. 3, 5 km east of the mouth of Riske Creek, 5.0 ha. 51°53′00″N 122°21′00″W / 51.88333°N 122.35000°W / 51.88333; -122.35000 (Toosey Indian Reserve No. 3)[7]

See also


References

  1. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail
  2. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
  3. ^ "Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve 2". BC Geographical Names.
  4. ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names.
  5. ^ "Population Toosey 1".
  6. ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 1A". BC Geographical Names.
  7. ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 3". BC Geographical Names.
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