The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is highlighting ten years since the historic Indigenous land rights victory in Canada, known as the Tŝilhqot’in Decision, while attending the United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York City. The theme of the UNPFII this year is “Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ right Read more…
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has declared a state of local emergency in response to recent deaths in communities last week. This order was issued for all six Tŝilhqot’in communities and provides the Nation with the opportunity to access additional government support. The toxic drug supply combined with the harms Read more…
Through many years of co-creation with Tŝilhqot’in Knowledge Keepers, Leaders, Matriarchs and Community Members, the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is launching cultural awareness training, entitled “Nenqayni Ch’ih Deni Wedli” (Let’s Live Indigenous), an exploration of Canadian history through a Tsilhqot’in lens. The first public offering of this informative evening will Read more…
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has launched a first of its kind International Youth Ambassador Program, providing the opportunity for Tŝilhqot’in youth to develop proficiency in international Indigenous human rights standards and how to participate effectively in advocacy at the United Nations and other multilateral bodies such as the Organization Read more…
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) held a meeting on March 7, 2024 to call for action on the health care crisis impacting Indigenous communities in the region, driven by racism in the Williams Lake area healthcare system and the dire shortage of Doctors. Those in attendance included representatives from Interior Read more…
Williams Lake, B.C.: The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has enhanced its’ brand to further represent the Nation’s history and identity. Working with design company Roodenburg Design Consultants (RDC), the brand was co-created with the engagement of Tŝilhqot’in deni (people), TNG employees and Tŝilhqot’in Nits’ilʔin-Qi (Chiefs). The brand represents unity, strength, Read more…
Williams Lake, B.C.: Today, the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) has released a mining policy that affirms its jurisdiction over mineral resources in its Territory, its responsibilities to protect Tŝilhqot’in nen (lands and resources) for future generations, and outlines how responsible mining may occur in the Tsilhqot’in territory. The draft policy Read more…
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…
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…