Skeetchestn Indian Band facts for kids
The Skeetchestn Indian Band is a group of Secwepemc people, also known as the Shuswap Nation. They live in the central part of British Columbia, a province in Canada. Their main home is on a special area of land called an Indian reserve near Savona, British Columbia. This reserve was created in the 1860s when British Columbia was still a colony. The Skeetchestn Band is part of a larger group called the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, which helps different Secwepemc communities work together.
About the Skeetchestn Indian Band
The Skeetchestn Indian Band is one of the many First Nations groups in Canada. They are part of the Secwepemc Nation, who have lived in the interior of British Columbia for thousands of years. Being a member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council means they join with other Secwepemc communities to share ideas and make decisions about their future.
Their Land and Reserves
The Skeetchestn Indian Band manages several Indian reserves. These are special areas of land set aside for First Nations communities to live on and use. The main reserve is the Skeetchestn Indian Reserve, which is quite large.
Here are the reserves managed by the Skeetchestn Indian Band:
- Hihium Lake Indian Reserve No. 6A: This small reserve is on the north side of Hihium Lake. It is shared with the Bonaparte First Nation.
- Hihium Lake Indian Reserve No. 6B: Located on the south side of Hihium Lake, this reserve is also shared with the Bonaparte First Nation.
- Marshy Lake Indian Reserve No. 1: This reserve is found near Sherwood Creek, east of Snohoosh Lake and the Deadman River. It is north of Kamloops Lake.
- Skeetchestn Indian Reserve: This is the largest reserve for the band. It stretches along the Deadman River and is on the north bank of the Thompson River, close to Savona, British Columbia.
See also
- Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
- Savona, British Columbia
