Tlʼesqox First Nation Explained

The Tlʼesqox (or Toosey) First Nation is a Tsilhqotʼin community located west of the Fraser Canyon in the Chilcotin region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is a member of the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, which includes both Tsilhqotʼin and Carrier (Dakelh) communities.

The Tlʼesqox First Nation reserve community and offices are located at Riske Creek,^[1] which is on the Fraser River just southwest of the city of Williams Lake.

Chief and Councillors

Chief Frances Laceese; Coun. Clayton Palmatier; Coun. Georgina Johnny; Counc. Violet Tipple

Indian Reserves

Indian reserves under the administration of the Tlʼesqox First Nation are:^[2]

• Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve No 2, on Riske Creek, 5 km northwest of the Riske Creek PO, 226.60 ha. 51.9972°N -122.5542°W
• Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1, on Riske Creek, 6.5 km west of its mouth on the Fraser River. 2339.10 ha. 51.9194°N -122.4833°W^[3]
• Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1A, west of and adjoining IR No. 1, 11.80 ha. 51.9167°N -122.5333°W
• Toosey Indian Reserve No. 3, 5 km east of the mouth of Riske Creek, 5.0 ha. 51.8833°N -122.35°W

See also

• Chilcotin language
• Tsilhqot'in Tribal Council
• 2016 Census, Toosey 1
• Regional Community Literacy Plan,2011-2012

Notes and References

1. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=718&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail
2. https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNReserves.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=718&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
3. Web site: Population Toosey 1.