Lower Nicola Indian Band facts for kids
The Lower Nicola Indian Band (called Nʔeʔiyk in their language) is a First Nation government. They are part of the Nlaka'pamux people. Their home is in the Central Interior region of British Columbia, a province in Canada.
The main community and offices of the Lower Nicola Indian Band are in a place called Shulus. This area is also known as Lower Nicola. It's about six kilometres west of Merritt, British Columbia. Merritt is a larger town in the area, located between the Lower Mainland and Kamloops.
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Leaders of the Lower Nicola Indian Band
The Lower Nicola Indian Band is led by a Chief and a group of Councillors. These leaders work together to make important decisions for their community. They help manage the land, resources, and services for their people.
The Chief
The Chief is the main leader of the First Nation. They represent the community and guide its direction.
- Aaron Sam is the current Chief.
The Councillors
Councillors are like advisors who work with the Chief. They help make decisions and look after different parts of the community's needs.
- Harold Joe
- Art Dick
- Robert Sterling
- Molly Toodlican
- Nicholas Peterson
- Clyde Sam
- Clarence Basil
- Clarence Bigfoot
Community Lands: Reserves
The Lower Nicola Indian Band has control over several special areas of land called reserves. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of the First Nation members. Each reserve has its own size and some have people living on them.
The Lower Nicola Indian Band manages these reserves:
- Nicola Mameet 1 - This is a large reserve, about 11,350 acres, with 581 residents.
- Joeyaska 2 - This reserve is 320 acres and has 42 residents.
- Pipseul 3 - This reserve is 220 acres.
- Zoht 4 - This reserve is 500 acres and has 35 residents.
- Zoht 5 - This reserve is 160 acres.
- Logan's 6 - This is a smaller reserve, 45 acres.
- Hamilton Creek 7 - This reserve is 4,400 acres and has 42 residents.
- Speous 8 - This reserve is 280 acres.
- Zoht 14 - This reserve is 160 acres.
- Hihium Lake 6 - This reserve is 78 acres and is shared. It is used by the Lower Nicola Band along with the Upper Nicola, Bonaparte, and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Bands.
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