Toosey First Nation
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
Chief Frances Laceese, Councillor Clayton Palmatier Councillor Georgina Johnny Councillor Violet Tipple
Indian Reserves
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
References
- ↑ 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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