Toosey First Nation

Toosey (or Tl'esqox) is a Tsilhqot'in First Nations community located west of the Fraser Canyon in the Chilcotin 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[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[4][5]
  • Toosey Indian Reserve No. 1A, west of and adjoining IR No. 1, 11.80 ha. 51°55′00″N 122°32′00″W[6]
  • 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[7]

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