Stʼátʼtimc Chiefs Council facts for kids

The Stʼátʼtimc Chiefs Council is an important group made up of the leaders, or chiefs, from all the different communities of the St'at'imc people. These people are also known as the Lillooet people. This council is a special organization that works to protect the rights and lands of the Stʼátʼtimc Nation.

Who Are the Stʼátʼtimc People?

The Stʼátʼtimc are an Indigenous group of people who have lived in a large area of what is now British Columbia, Canada, for thousands of years. Their traditional territory includes beautiful mountains, rivers, and forests. They have a rich history and culture, with their own language, traditions, and ways of life.

What Does the Council Do?

The Stʼátʼtimc Chiefs Council works on important issues for their people. One of their main goals is to protect their aboriginal title and rights. This means they work to make sure their traditional ownership of land and their special rights, like hunting and fishing, are recognized and respected. They also focus on having control over their land and resources. This helps them manage their territory in a way that benefits their communities and protects the environment for future generations. The chiefs meet every month to discuss these important matters and make decisions together.

Communities in the Council

The Stʼátʼtimc Chiefs Council includes political representatives from eleven different communities. These communities work together to make sure the voices of all Stʼátʼtimc people are heard. The communities are:

• Bridge River (Nxwisten)
• Pavilion (Ts'kw'aylacw)
• Cayoose Creek (Sekw'el'was)
• Mt. Currie (Lil'wat)
• Seton Lake (Chalath)
• Lillooet (T'it'q'et)
• Fountain (Xaxl'ip)
• Anderson Lake (N'quatqua)
• Douglas (Xa'xtsa)
• Skatin (Skookumchuck)
• Samahquam

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