Tŝilhqotʼin National Government
Tribal council in British Columbia, Canada
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The Tŝilhqotʼin National Government (TNG), is a First Nations tribal council representing the Tsilhqotʼin communities of Tl’etinqox, ʔEsdilagh, Yuneŝit’in, Tŝideldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in.[1] Their office is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Tlʼesqox also belongs to the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, as does Ulkatcho - a community with both Dakelh (Carrier) & Tsilhqotʼin heritage.[citation needed] TNG was established in 1989.[2]
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| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Type | First Nation Government / Tribal Council |
| Location | |
Region served | Tsilhqotʼin |
| Members | |
| Website | Tŝilhqot’in National Government |
Departments
- Stewardship
- Employment
- Health
- Fisheries
- Language & Education
- Administration
Member communities
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government represents six Tŝilhqot’in First Nations communities:[1]
- ʔEsdilagh (Alexandria, BC)
- Tŝideldel (Redstone, BC – AKA Alexis Creek First Nation)
- Yunesitʼin (Stone – Hanceville, BC)
- Tl'etinqox (Anaham – Alexis Creek, BC)
- Xeni Gwetʼin (Nemiah Valley, BC)
- Tlʼesqox (Toosey – Riske Creek, BC)
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