Tŝideldel First Nation

The Tŝideldel First Nation is the band government of the Tsi Del Del subgroup of the Tsilhqot'in people, located in the Chilcotin District in the western Central Interior region of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is a member of the Tsilhqot'in National Government.[1]

The Tŝideldel First Nation reserve community and offices are located on the main reserve, Redstone Reserve. (Redstone is a literal translation of the Tsilhqot'in Tsi Del Del) The nearest post office is Chilanko Forks. It also includes smaller reserves around Redbrush and Puntzi Lake.

Chief and Councillors

As of 10 January 2018, Otis Guichon Sr. is the current chief.

Treaty process

History

Local oral histories are confident that the Tŝideldel First Nation was originally given a reserve at the mouth of the Alexis Creek (i.e. somewhat to the west of the town of Alexis Creek); the band was later moved to a less advantageous position at the Redstone Reserve.

Demographics

There are approximately 400 people living on-reserve, and probably as many living off-reserve.

Indian Reserves

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

Economic Development

The band owns Tsi Del Del Development Corporation, which owns and operates several businesses. TDD Dev Corp. owns the Redstone gas bar on the highway, which is the only place to get gas between the Anaham gasbar and Tatla Lake. Many members still engage in ranching and hunter-guiding and entrepreneurship, as well as traditional hunting and fishing.

Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities

There is a Tsi Del Del school, a federal health clinic, and an elders' centre.

See also

References
  1. Branch, Government of Canada; Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada; Communications (2008-11-03). "Home". fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-02-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail, Alexis Creek First Nation
  3. "Agats Meadow Indian Reserve 8". BC Geographical Names.
  4. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 12". BC Geographical Names.
  5. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 13". BC Geographical Names.
  6. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 14". BC Geographical Names.
  7. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 15". BC Geographical Names.
  8. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 16". BC Geographical Names.
  9. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 17". BC Geographical Names.
  10. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 18". BC Geographical Names.
  11. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 20". BC Geographical Names.
  12. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 21". BC Geographical Names.
  13. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 22". BC Geographical Names.
  14. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 23". BC Geographical Names.
  15. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 24". BC Geographical Names.
  16. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 25". BC Geographical Names.
  17. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 26". BC Geographical Names.
  18. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 27". BC Geographical Names.
  19. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 28". BC Geographical Names.
  20. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 29". BC Geographical Names.
  21. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 30". BC Geographical Names.
  22. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 31". BC Geographical Names.
  23. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 32". BC Geographical Names.
  24. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 33". BC Geographical Names.
  25. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 34". BC Geographical Names.
  26. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 35". BC Geographical Names.
  27. "Alexis Creek Indian Reserve 6". BC Geographical Names.
  28. "Charley Boy's Meadow Indian Reserve 3". BC Geographical Names.
  29. "Chezacut Cemetery Indian Reserve 5". BC Geographical Names.
  30. "Freddie Charley Boy Indian Reserve 7". BC Geographical Names.
  31. "Michel Gardens Indian Reserve 36". BC Geographical Names.
  32. "Puntzi Lake Indian Reserve 2". BC Geographical Names.
  33. "Redstone Cemetery Indian Reserve No. 1B". BC Geographical Names.
  34. "Redstone Flat Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names.
  35. "Redstone Flat Indian Reserve 1A". BC Geographical Names.
  36. "Seymour Meadows Indian Reserve 19". BC Geographical Names.
  37. "Toby Helenes Meadow Indian Reserve 10". BC Geographical Names.
  38. "Toby Helenes Meadow Indian Reserve 11". BC Geographical Names.
  39. "Toby Helenes Meadow Indian Reserve 9". BC Geographical Names.
  40. "Toby's Meadow Indian Reserve 4". BC Geographical Names.
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