September 29, 2023: Tŝilhqot’in Ts’iqi Dechen Jedilhtan (Tŝilhqot’in Women’s Council) commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Williams Lake, BC: The Tŝilhqot’in Ts’iqi Dechen Jedilhtan (Tŝilhqot’in Women’s Council) is commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and encouraging everyone to reflect on the harmful and traumatic history and legacy of the Residential School system. In June of 2021, September 30th was declared a federal holiday with the passage Read more…

September 15, 2023: The Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness & BC Wildfire Service celebrate the success of the Tŝilhqot’in Rustic Group Lodging

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation, Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) joined in celebration today to close the Tŝilhqot’in Rustic Group Lodging site located in Tŝilhqot’in territory for the season.   Last summer, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, British Columbia and Canada renewed the tripartite Collaborative Emergency Management Read more…

August 22, 2023: Tŝilhqot’in & Sámi Peoples Gather for Historic Cultural Exchange

Williams Lake, B.C.: Tŝilhqot’in and Sámi communities this week held a historic cultural exchange in Tŝilhqot’in Territory, following a Tŝilhqot’in visit to Sápmi (Sámi Territory) in 2022. The two Nations continued their ongoing cultural exchange and learning from each other on struggles and efforts to protect our lands, waters, cultures Read more…

August 19, 2023: New evacuee accommodation provides safety net for Tŝilhqot’in and other First Nations

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has opened a group lodging centre to protect its community members, as well as Indigenous Peoples across the province, in the event of an evacuation due to wildfires. The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) on the temporary Read more…

August 15, 2023: Tŝilhqot’in Nation offering Emergency Support Services (ESS) Group Lodging for Tŝilhqot’in members and other First Nations in British Columbia

Due to the continued threat of wildfires in Tŝilhqot’in territory as a result of hot weather and dry conditions, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation is setting up Emergency Support Services (ESS) Group Lodging for Tŝilhqot’in members. The ESS Group Lodging will be located in Riske Creek adjacent to Tl’esqox (Toosey), one of Read more…