Matilpi Explained

Matilpi is a locality on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada, located northeast of Hull Island on the east side of Havannah Channel.^[1]

Etsekin Indian Reserve No. 1, a.k.a. Etsekin 1, includes Matilpi and adjacent small islands.^[2] Located at 50.5583°N -126.1867°W, it is 13.2 ha. in size.

The reserve was originally allotted to the Mahteelthpe or Matilpi Tribe,^[3] who amalgamated with the Tlowitsis Tribe to create the Tlowitsis-Mumtagila First Nation. It is now under the governance of the Tlowitsis Nation.^[4]

See also

• List of communities in British Columbia
• List of Indian reserves in British Columbia
• List of Kwakwaka'wakw villages

References

50.55°N -126.1833°W

Notes and References

1. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/25777.html BC Names/GeoBC entry "Matilpi (locality)"
2. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/65608.html BC Names/GeoBC entry "Etsekin 1 (Indian reserve)"
3. Web site: SCHEDULE OF INDIAN RESERVES IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA PART 2 RESERVES IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA RECOMPILED AND CORRECTED UP TO MARCH 31, 1943.. Library and Archives Canada. October 17, 2019.
4. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/FNP/Main/Search/RVDetail.aspx?RESERVE_NUMBER=07108&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Reserve/Settlement/Village Detail