Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band facts for kids
The Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band, also known as the Pellt'iq't First Nation, is an Indigenous community in British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the larger Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation. This First Nation lives in the central part of British Columbia, near the town of Clinton, British Columbia. Their main community area is located there.
The Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band became an official group with its own land, called an Indian reserve, in the 1860s. This happened when the government of the old Colony of British Columbia set up a system for these reserves. Today, the Pellt'iq't First Nation is an important member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, which helps different Secwepemc communities work together.
Their Lands and Reserves
The Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band manages several special areas of land known as Indian Reserves. These lands are set aside for the use and benefit of the First Nation members.
Here are some of the reserves they administer:
- Clinton Indian Reserve No. 1
- Clinton Indian Reserve No. 2
- Clinton Indian Reserve No. 2A
- Kelly Creek Indian Reserve No. 3: This reserve is quite small, about 1.40 hectares (which is like 3.5 acres). It is located on the left side of the Fraser River, about one mile north of where Kelly Creek flows into the river. 50°58′00″N 121°53′00″W / 50.96667°N 121.88333°W
- Whispering Pines Indian Reserve No. 4: This is a much larger reserve, covering about 494.40 hectares (or about 1,221 acres). It is found on the west side of the North Thompson River, just north of a place called Heffley Creek. 50°59′30″N 120°14′25″W / 50.99167°N 120.24028°W
These reserves are important because they are the traditional and modern homes for the members of the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band. They help preserve the culture, history, and future of the Pellt'iq't people.
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