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'''Nicomen First Nation''' is a [[Nlaka'pamux]] [[First Nation]]s government located near [[Lytton, British Columbia]]. It is a member of the [[Fraser Canyon Indian Administration]] as well as of the [[Scw’exmx Tribal Council]], which are two of three [[tribal council]]s of the [[Nlaka'pamux]] people. The third is the [[Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council]]. |
'''Nicomen First Nation''' ({{lang-thp|'''Nq’áwmn'''}}) is a [[Nlaka'pamux]] [[First Nations in Canada|First Nation]]s government located near [[Lytton, British Columbia]]. It is a member of the [[Fraser Canyon Indian Administration]] as well as of the [[Scw’exmx Tribal Council]], which are two of three [[tribal council]]s of the [[Nlaka'pamux]] people. The third is the [[Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council]]. |
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The Nicomen First Nation reserve community and offices are located near [[Lytton, British Columbia|Lytton]] in the lower [[Thompson River|Thompson Canyon]]. |
The Nicomen First Nation reserve community and offices are located near [[Lytton, British Columbia|Lytton]] in the lower [[Thompson River|Thompson Canyon]]. |
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==Chief and Councillors== |
==Chief and Councillors== |
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==Treaty Process== |
==Treaty Process== |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Nicomen First Nation is located near the confluence of the Thompson and Nicoamen Rivers. It was in this area that the first major gold finds of what would become the [[Fraser Canyon Gold Rush]] were found, and the first quarrels between First Nations miners and American miners began, which would culminate in the [[Fraser Canyon War]] of the fall of 1858. |
The Nicomen First Nation is located near the confluence of the Thompson and Nicoamen Rivers. It was in this area that the first major gold finds of what would become the [[Fraser Canyon Gold Rush]] were found, and the first quarrels between First Nations miners and American miners began, which would culminate in the [[Fraser Canyon War]] of the fall of 1858. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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The total population of the citizens of the Band, as of 2001 was 89. |
The total population of the citizens of the Band, as of 2001 was 89. |
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==Economic Development== |
==Economic Development== |
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==Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities== |
==Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities== |
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==Indian Reserves== |
==Indian Reserves== |
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Nicomen Indian Band has jurisdiction over the following reserves:<ref> |
Nicomen Indian Band has jurisdiction over the following reserves:<ref>https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/bib88771-1.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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* Nicomen 1 |
* Nicomen 1 |
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* Putkwa 14 |
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* Shuouchten 15 |
* Shuouchten 15 |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[https://fnp-ppn.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fnp/Main/Search/FNMain.aspx?BAND_NUMBER=696&lang=eng Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail] |
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==External links== |
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*[https://www.nicomenband.com/ Nicomen Indian Band] |
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[[Category:Thompson Country]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:33, 29 March 2024
Nicomen First Nation (Thompson: Nq’áwmn) is a Nlaka'pamux First Nations government located near Lytton, British Columbia. It is a member of the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration as well as of the Scw’exmx Tribal Council, which are two of three tribal councils of the Nlaka'pamux people. The third is the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council.
The Nicomen First Nation reserve community and offices are located near Lytton in the lower Thompson Canyon.
Chief and Councillors[edit]
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Treaty Process[edit]
| This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (July 2010) |
History[edit]
The Nicomen First Nation is located near the confluence of the Thompson and Nicoamen Rivers. It was in this area that the first major gold finds of what would become the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush were found, and the first quarrels between First Nations miners and American miners began, which would culminate in the Fraser Canyon War of the fall of 1858.
Demographics[edit]
The total population of the citizens of the Band, as of 2001 was 89.
Economic Development[edit]
| This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (July 2010) |
Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities[edit]
| This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (July 2010) |
Indian Reserves[edit]
Nicomen Indian Band has jurisdiction over the following reserves:[1]
- Nicomen 1
- Kykinalko 2
- Sackum 3
- Gualada 3A
- Skhpowtz 4
- Klahkowit 5
- Sleetsis 6
- Shoskhost 7
- Unputpulquatum 8
- Skeikut 9
- Squianny 10
- Enhalt 11
- Skaynaneichst 12
- Naykikoulth 13
- Putkwa 14
- Shuouchten 15
See also[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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