Tahltan First Nation facts for kids
The Tahltan First Nation is a group of Indigenous people in British Columbia, Canada. They are also known as the Tahltan Indian Band. They are part of the larger Tahltan people. Their main home and special lands, called reserves, are found near Telegraph Creek, British Columbia.
The Tahltan people speak the Tahltan language. This language is part of a bigger language family called Athabaskan. It is also known as Nahanni. It is similar to the Kaska and Dunneza languages. The Tahltan First Nation works together with the Iskut First Nation. They form a larger group called the Tahltan Nation.
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Who are the Tahltan People?
The Tahltan First Nation is a self-governing group. They manage their own affairs and lands. They are officially recognized by the Canadian government. Their unique band number is 682.
How Many Tahltan People Are There?
As of a recent count, there are 1,668 people officially registered with the Tahltan First Nation. This number includes people living on and off the reserves.
Tahltan Lands and Reserves
The Tahltan First Nation manages several special land areas. These areas are called Indian Reserves. They are set aside for the use and benefit of the Tahltan people. These lands are important for their culture and way of life.
Here are some of the Tahltan First Nation's reserves:
- Classy Creek IR No.8: This reserve is about 1 mile south of Mincho Lake. It covers 259 hectares.
- Dease Lake IR No.9: Located near the south end of Dease Lake. It is opposite the settlement of Dease Lake. This reserve is 129.50 hectares.
- Guhthe Tah IR No.12: This reserve covers 30.40 hectares.
- Hiusta's Meadow IR No.2: Found 3 miles north of where the Tahltan and Stikine Rivers meet. It is 16.20 hectares.
- Salmon Creek IR No.3: Located 1 mile west of Hatchau Lake. It is on the Hackett River and covers 129.50 hectares.
- Tahtlan IR No.1: This reserve is on the right bank of the Stikine River. It is at the mouth of the Tahltan River and is 151.70 hectares.
- Tahtlan IR No.10: About 1 mile north of where the Klastline and Stikine rivers meet. It is 259.40 hectares.
- Tahltan Forks IR No.5: Located where the Tahltan and Little Tahltan rivers join. It is near Bear Creek. This reserve is 19.30 hectares.
- Tatcho Creek IR. No.11: On the right bank of the Tanzilla River. It is at the mouth of Tatsho Creek. This reserve is 222.20 hectares.
- Telegraph Creek IR No.6: Found on the right bank of the Stikine River. It is near the settlement of Telegraph Creek. This reserve is 24.20 hectares.
- Telegraph Creek IR No.6A: Also on the right bank of the Stikine River. It is next to Telegraph Creek IR No.6. This reserve covers 32.30 hectares.
- Upper Tahltan IR No.4: Located on the Little Tahltan River. It is 2 miles north of Saloon Lake. This reserve is 64.70 hectares.
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