Stone First Nation
The Stone First Nation or Yunesitʼin First Nation is a
Chilcotin language
.
The Stone First Nation's offices are located at the town of Hanceville, about 90 km west of Williams Lake.[1] 51°55′10″N 123°02′30″W / 51.91944°N 123.04167°W
Indian reserves
Indian Reserves under the administration of the Stone First Nation are:[2]
- Brigham Creek Indian Reserve No. 3, 14 miles SW of Hanceville, 72.80 ha.[3] 51°46′00″N 123°18′00″W / 51.76667°N 123.30000°W
- Saddle Horse Indian Reserve No. 2, 8 miles S of Hanceville, 129.50 ha.[4] 51°48′00″N 123°03′00″W / 51.80000°N 123.05000°W
- Stone Indian Reserve No. 1, right (south) bank of the Chilcotin River, 4 miles west of Hanceville, 1588.40 ha.[5] With IR No. 1A, known as the Stone Reserve, or simply "Stone" 51°57′00″N 123°08′00″W / 51.95000°N 123.13333°W
- Stone Indian Reserve No. 1A, south of and adjoining IR. No. 1, 161.50 ha.[6] 51°54′00″N 123°08′00″W / 51.90000°N 123.13333°W
- Stone Indian Reserve No. 4, on Minto Creek, 8 miles SW of Hanceville, 194.20 ha.[7] 51°51′00″N 123°12′00″W / 51.85000°N 123.20000°W
Chief and councillors
| Position | Name | Term start | Term end | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Ivor Myers | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2012 | [8] |
| Councillor | Molly Hink | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2012 | [8] |
| Councillor | Rachel Brigham | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2012 | [8] |
| Councillor | Douglas Myers Gabe Pukacz | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2012 | [8] |
| Councillor | Gabe Pukacz | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2012 | [8] |
| Chief | Russell Ross | 08/11/2012 | present | [9] |
Treaty process
Stone First Nation is not participating in the
BC Treaty Process.[1]
Demographics
The Stone First Nation has 400 members, with 211 living on reserve.[10]
Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities
There is a youth centre and maintained hockey rink; the school does not have a gym but there is a ball-hockey court outside.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Tsilhqot'in National Government". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail
- ^ "Brigham Creek Indian Reserve 3". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Saddle Horse Indian Reserve 2". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Stone Indian Reserve 1". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Stone Indian Reserve 1A". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Stone Indian Reserve 4". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ a b c d e "Stone Governance". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ "About – Tŝilhqot'in National Government | TNG".
- ^ "Stone". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.