Scwʼexmx Tribal Council facts for kids

The Scwʼexmx Tribal Council is a group of First Nations communities in British Columbia, Canada. It used to be called the Nicola Tribal Association. This council helps different First Nations bands work together. These bands are located in the Nicola Valley, Thompson Canyon, and Fraser Canyon areas.

The Scwʼexmx Tribal Council is one of three main councils for the Nlakaʼpamux (also known as Thompson) people. The other two are the Nlakaʼpamux Nation Tribal Council and the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration. Some First Nations, like the Lytton First Nation and Lower Nicola Indian Band, are not part of any of these three councils.

In 2009, a Canadian government department called Indian & Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) changed how it funded Tribal Councils. They wanted to send money directly to the First Nations communities instead of through the councils. This meant that Tribal Councils had to adapt to new ways of working and getting support.

Who Belongs to the Council?

The Scwʼexmx Tribal Council includes several First Nations bands. Each band has its own community and leaders. Here are the bands that are part of this council:

• Upper Nicola First Nation (near Douglas Lake) – This band is also part of the Okanagan Nation Alliance.
• Coldwater First Nation (near Merritt)
• Cook's Ferry First Nation (near Spences Bridge)
• Nicomen First Nation (north of Lytton) – This band is also a member of the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration.
• Nooaitch First Nation (west of Merritt)
• Sxeʼxnʼx (Shackan) First Nation (west of Merritt)
• Siska First Nation (near Siska, south of Lytton)

See also

• Nlakaʼpamux Nation Tribal Council
• Fraser Canyon Indian Administration (tribal council)
• Lower Nicola Indian Band (Band) (website)