Nooaitch Indian Band facts for kids
The Nooaitch First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the larger Nlaka'pamux Nation and belong to the Scw’exmx Tribal Council.
Their main community and offices are located near Merritt. This area is in the Nicola Country region, which is between the Lower Mainland and Kamloops. The Nooaitch First Nation has a population of about 235 people.
Leaders of the Nooaitch First Nation
The Nooaitch First Nation is led by a Chief and Councillors. These leaders are chosen by the community to help make important decisions and look after the well-being of their people.
- Chief Marcel Shackelly
- Councillor Neil Shackelly
- Councillor James Fountain
Working with the Land
The Nooaitch First Nation works to manage and use the natural resources on their traditional lands. In 2007, they made an agreement with the Government of British Columbia. This agreement allowed them to harvest a certain amount of timber each year for five years. This timber came from trees that were affected by the mountain pine beetle, a tiny insect that harms pine trees. This helps them manage their forests and create economic opportunities for their community.
Nooaitch Reserves
A reserve is an area of land set aside by the Canadian government for the use and benefit of a First Nation. The Nooaitch First Nation has control over two main reserves:
- Nooaitch Grass 9
- Nooaitch 10
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