Nicomen Indian Band facts for kids
Nicomen First Nation (called Nq’áwmn in their traditional language) is a First Nation government located near Lytton, British Columbia. They are part of the Nlaka'pamux people.
The Nicomen First Nation is a member of the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration and the Scw’exmx Tribal Council. These are two groups that help different Nlaka'pamux First Nations work together. The Nicomen First Nation's community and offices are found near Lytton, in the lower Thompson Canyon.
A Look at Their History
The Nicomen First Nation's traditional lands are near where the Thompson and Nicoamen Rivers meet. This area was very important during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush in 1858.
This was a time when many people came looking for gold. Some of the first big gold discoveries happened right here. This also led to disagreements between First Nations miners and American miners, which sadly turned into the Fraser Canyon War in the fall of 1858.
Who Lives There?
In 2001, the total population of the Nicomen First Nation was 89 people. This number counts all the citizens of the Band.
Their Lands: Indian Reserves
The Nicomen Indian Band manages several special areas of land called reserves. These lands are set aside for the First Nation community.
Here are the names of their reserves:
- Nicomen 1
- Kykinalko 2
- Sackum 3
- Gualada 3A
- Skhpowtz 4
- Klahkowit 5
- Sleetsis 6
- Shoskhost 7
- Unputpulquatum 8
- Skeikut 9
- Squianny 10
- Enhalt 11
- Skaynaneichst 12
- Naykikoulth 13
- Putkwa 14
- Shuouchten 15
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