Toosey First Nation
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The Toosey First Nation (or Tl'esqox First Nation) is a Tsilhqot'in First Nations government located in the Fraser Canyon region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is a member of the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, which includes both Tsilhqot'in and Carrier (Dakelh) communities.
The Toosey 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[edit]
Chief Frances Laceese, Councillor Clayton Palmatier Councillor Georgina Johnny Councillor Violet Tipple
Indian Reserves[edit]
Indian Reserves under the administration of the Toosey First Nation are:[2]
- Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve No 2, on Riske Creek, 3 miles NW of the Riske Creek PO, 226.60 ha. 51°59′50″N 122°33′15″W / 51.99722°N 122.55417°W[3]
- Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1, on Riske Creek, 4 miles west of its mouth on the Fraser River. 2339.10 ha. 51°55′10″N 122°29′00″W / 51.91944°N 122.48333°W[4]
- Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1A, west of and adjoining IR No. 1, 11.80 ha. 51°55′00″N 122°32′00″W / 51.91667°N 122.53333°W[5]
- Toosey Indian Reserve No. 3, 3 miles east of the mouth of Riske Creek, 5.0 ha. 51°53′00″N 122°21′00″W / 51.88333°N 122.35000°W[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail
- ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
- ^ "Baptiste Meadow Indian Reserve 2". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 1A". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Toosey Indian Reserve 3". BC Geographical Names.
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