Ashcroft Indian Band facts for kids
The Ashcroft First Nation (called sƛ̓ə́z in their own language, Nlaka'pamux) is a community of Indigenous people in the central part of British Columbia, a province in Canada. They live near the town of Ashcroft, British Columbia, in the Thompson Canyon area.
The Ashcroft First Nation is part of the larger Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council. This council helps different Nlaka'pamux communities work together. Other Nlaka'pamux groups are part of the Nicola Tribal Association or the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration.
Traditional Lands and Reserves
The Ashcroft First Nation has special lands called Indian Reserves. These are areas set aside for their community. They are important places for their culture and history.
Here are some of the reserves managed by the Ashcroft First Nation:
- 105 Mile Post Indian Reserve No. 2: This land is along the north side of the Thompson River, west of Ashcroft. It covers a large area of about 1,365 hectares. 50°44′00″N 121°19′00″W / 50.73333°N 121.31667°W
- Ashcroft Indian Reserve No. 4: This reserve is just south of 105 Mile Post IR 2 and covers about 123 hectares. 50°43′00″N 121°19′00″W / 50.71667°N 121.31667°W
- Cheetsum's Farm Indian Reserve No. 1: Located on the north bank of the Thompson River where Cheetsum Creek flows in, this reserve is about 298 hectares. 50°41′00″N 121°19′00″W / 50.68333°N 121.31667°W
- McLean's Lake Indian Reserve No. 3: This reserve is on McLean Lake, about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Ashcroft. It covers about 198 hectares. 50°47′00″N 121°24′00″W / 50.78333°N 121.40000°W
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