Adams Lake Indian Band facts for kids
The Adams Lake Indian Band (called Sexqeltqin in the Shuswap language) is a group of Indigenous people who are part of the larger Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation. This band was formed in the 1860s when the government of the Colony of British Columbia set up a system of Indian reserves.
The Adams Lake Indian Band is a member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council. This council represents Secwepemc people living in the Thompson and Shuswap areas of southern Central British Columbia. Other Secwepemc groups further north in the Cariboo region belong to the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.
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About the Adams Lake Indian Band
The Adams Lake Indian Band is an important part of the Secwepemc Nation. They work to keep their culture and traditions strong. One way they do this is through education.
Keeping Their Language Alive
The Secwepemc language is very important to the band's identity. To help keep the language alive, Chief Atahm School runs a special program. This program teaches students using the Secwepemc language, helping new generations learn and speak it. The school is located on one of the Adams Lake Indian Band's reserves.
Their Land: Reserves
The Adams Lake Indian Band has control over several pieces of land called reserves. These reserves are special areas set aside for the band members. They manage these lands and resources.
Here are the names of the reserves under the band's care:
- Hustalen 1
- Squaam 2
- Toops 3
- Sahhaltkum 4
- Stequmwhulpa 5
- Switsemalph 6
- Switsemalph 7
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