Sts'ailes Nation

The Sts'ailes Nation formerly known as Chehalis First Nation /ʃəˈhlɪs/ (Halkomelem: Sts'a'í:les) is the band government of the Sts'Ailes people, whose territories lie between Deroche and Agassiz, British Columbia.[1] The Sts'Alies are a Halkomelem-speaking people but are distinct historically and politically from the surrounding Sto:lo peoples.

Demographics

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Number of Band Members: 1007 [2]

Indian reserves

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Indian reserves under the jurisdiction of the Sts'ailes Nation include:[3]

Economic development

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In 1974, the Sts'ailes Band had one staff member; now they have over 200 employees working for the Band and Development Corporation.[4]

In 2009, the tribe purchased the historic Fenn Lodge, turning it into Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge. The lodge offers outdoor recreation opportunities and tribal cultural experiences for tourists.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - First Nation Detail
  2. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Registered Population
  3. ^ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Village
  4. ^ "Who We Are." Archived 2013-07-18 at the Wayback Machine Sts'ailes. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. ^ "History". Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
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