Esk'etemc First Nation Facts for Kids

The Esk'etemc First Nation, also known as the Alkali Lake Indian Band, is a group of First Nations people. They are part of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people. Their home is near Alkali Lake in the Cariboo area of British Columbia. This nation was formed when the government of British Columbia set up special areas called Indian Reserves in the 1860s. The Esk'etemc First Nation is one of a few Secwepemc groups that are not part of the larger Shuswap Nation Tribal Council or the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.

In the Shuswap language, the people from Alkali Lake are called the Esketemc. This means "people of Esket." The Esk'etemc First Nation has never signed any treaties with other governments. This means they have not given up their claims to their traditional lands.

Esk'etemc Lands and Reserves

Indian Reserves are special areas of land set aside for First Nations people. The Esk'etemc First Nation manages several of these reserves. Here are some of the lands they look after:

Alixton Indian Reserve No. 5: This reserve is at the west end of Alixton Lake. It is about 5 miles east of Alkali Lake. It covers about 91.90 hectares.
Alkali Lake Indian Reserve No. 1: This is the main reserve, located at Alkali Lake. It covers about 241.40 hectares.
Alkali Lake Indian Reserve No. 4A: This reserve is about 5 miles northeast of Alkali Lake. It covers about 130.50 hectares.
Cludolicum Indian Reserve No. 9: Located about 9 miles northeast of Alkali Lake. It covers about 566.60 hectares.
Cludolicum Indian Reserve No. 9A: This reserve is about 10 miles northeast of Alkali Lake. It is next to IR No. 9 and covers about 101.10 hectares.
Isadore Harry Indian Reserve No. 12: Found on the middle part of Alkali Creek. It is about 8 miles east of Alkali Lake and covers about 121.40 hectares.
Johnny Sticks Indian Reserve No. 2: This reserve is on Kirkpatrick Creek. It is about 5 miles northeast of Alkali Lake and covers about 323.80 hectares.
Little Springs Indian Reserve No. 18: Located about 8 miles northeast of Alkali Lake. It is next to IR No. 8 and covers about 284.50 hectares.
Little Springs Indian Reserve No. 8: This reserve is on Kirkpatrick Creek. It is about 7 miles northeast of Alkali Lake and covers about 194.20 hectares.
Loon Lake Indian Reserve No. 10: Located about 6 miles south of the east end of Felker Lake. It covers about 121.40 hectares.
Old Clemenes Indian Reserve No. 16: This reserve is on the west bank of the Fraser River. It is across from the mouth of Alkali Creek and covers about 16.0 hectares.
Pete Suckers Indian Reserve No. 13: Located about 7 miles east of Alkali Lake. It covers about 566.0 hectares.
Roper's Meadow Indian Reserve No. 14: This reserve is on a small creek. It is about 4 miles east of Alkali Lake and covers about 32.40 hectares.
Sampson's Meadow Indian Reserve No. 11: Found on the middle part of Alkali Creek. It is about 9 miles east of Alkali Creek and covers about 324.0 hectares.
Sampson's Meadow Indian Reserve No. 11A: This reserve is east of and next to IR No. 11. It covers about 53.0 hectares.
Sandy Harry Indian Reserve No. 4: Located on the middle part of Alkali Creek. It is about 6 miles northeast of Alkali Lake and covers about 218.50 hectares.
Swan Lake Indian Reserve No. 3: This reserve is on Kirkpatrick Creek. It is about 8 miles northeast of Alkali Lake and covers about 72.80 hectares.
Windy Mouth Indian Reserve No. 7: Found on the north shore of Lac La Hache. It covers about 2.80 hectares.
Wycott's Flat Indian Reserve No. 6: This reserve is on the east bank of the Fraser River. It is north of the mouth of Dog Creek and covers about 497.80 hectares.

Esk'etemc First Nation facts for kids

Esk'etemc Lands and Reserves

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