Lytton First Nation facts for kids
The Lytton First Nation (called ƛ̓q̓əmci̓n in their own language, Thompson: ƛ̓q̓əmci̓n) is a First Nations government located in Lytton, British Columbia. Lytton is in the Fraser Canyon area of British Columbia. This First Nation is the largest group among all the Nlaka'pamux bands. Unlike other Nlaka'pamux (Thompson) groups, the Lytton First Nation is not part of the three main Nlaka'pamux tribal councils. These councils are the Nicola Tribal Association, the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration, and the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council.
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A Look at Lytton First Nation History
The Lytton First Nation played a very important role during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush from 1858 to 1860. They were also key during the Fraser Canyon War in 1858. During this time, Lytton was known as Kumsheen.
Chief Spintlum and the Peace Treaties
Leaders of the gold miners from Yale met with the Nlaka'pamux chiefs in Kumsheen. Their goal was to talk about ending the war. Some chiefs wanted to fight the outsiders. However, the Kumsheen chief named Spintlum (also known as Cxpentlm or David Spintlum) strongly argued for peace.
Because of Chief Spintlum's efforts, six agreements were made. These were called the Snyder Treaties. Sadly, these treaties have been lost over time.
Understanding Indian Reserves
Indian reserves are special areas of land set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations people. The Lytton First Nation manages many of these reserves. These lands are important for their communities and culture.
Here are some of the Indian Reserves managed by the Lytton First Nation:
- Bootahnie Indian Reserve No. 15
- Cameron Bar Indian Reserve No. 13
- Fish Lake Indian Reserve No. 7
- Halhalaeden Indian Reserve No. 14
- Halhalaeden Indian Reserve No. 14A
- Inkluckcheen Indian Reserve No. 21
- Inkluckcheen Indian Reserve No. 21B
- Kitzowit Indian Reserve No. 20
- Klahkamich Indian Reserve No. 17
- Kleetlekut Indian Reserve No. 22
- Kleetlekut Indian Reserve No. 22A
- Klickkumcheen Indian Reserve No. 18
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 13A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 21A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 26A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 27B
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 30
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 31
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 32
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 33
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 3A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4B
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4C
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4D
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4E
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 4F
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 5A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 9A
- Lytton Indian Reserve No. 9B
- Maka Indian Reserve No. 8
- Nananahout Indian Reserve No. 1
- Nesikep Indian Reserve No. 6
- Nesikep Indian Reserve No. 6A
- Ngwyu'Yemc Indian Reserve No. 36
- Nickel Palm Indian Reserve No. 4
- Nickeyeah Indian Reserve No. 25
- Nkaih Indian Reserve No. 10
- Nocten Indian Reserve No. 19
- Nohomeen Indian Reserve No. 23
- Nuuautin Indian Reserve No. 2
- Nuuautin Indian Reserve No. 2A
- Nuuautin Indian Reserve No. 2B
- Papyum Indian Reserve No. 27
- Papyum Indian Reserve No. 27A
- Papyum Graveyard Indian Reserve No. 27C
- Seah Indian Reserve No. 5
- Skwayaynope Indian Reserve No. 26
- Spintlum Flat Indian Reserve No. 3
- Stryen Indian Reserve No. 9
- Tsaukan Indian Reserve No. 12
- Tuckozap Indian Reserve No. 24
- Two Mile Creek Indian Reserve No. 16
- Two Mile Creek Indian Reserve No. 16A
- Yawaucht Indian Reserve No. 1
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