Tsilhqotʼin National Government

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG), is a First Nations tribal council representing the Tsilhqotʼin communities of Tl’etinqox, ʔEsdilagh, Yuneŝit’in, Tŝideldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in.^[1] Their office is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Tlʼesqox also belongs to the Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council, as does Ulkatcho - a community with both Dakelh (Carrier) & Tsilhqotʼin heritage.^{[citation needed]} TNG was established in 1989.^[2]

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

Founded	1989
Type	First Nation Government / Tribal Council
Location	Williams Lake, British Columbia
Area served	Tsilhqotʼin
Members	ʔEsdilagh Tsi Del Del Yunesitʼin Tlʼetinqox Xeni Gwetʼin Tlʼesqox
Website	Tŝilhqot’in National Government

Departments

• Stewardship
• Employment
• Health
• Fisheries
• Language & Education
• Administration

Member communities

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government represents six Tŝilhqot’in First Nations communities:^[1]

• ʔEsdilagh (Alexandria, BC)
• Tŝideldel (Redstone, BC – AKA Alexis Creek First Nation)
• Yunesitʼin (Stone – Hanceville, BC)
• Tl'etinqox (Anaham – Alexis Creek, BC)
• Xeni Gwetʼin (Nemiah Valley, BC)
• Tlʼesqox (Toosey – Riske Creek, BC)

Old logo

See also

• Tsilhqotʼin
• Tsilhqotʼin Nation v British Columbia
• Chilcotin language
• Chilcotin War
• Klattasine
• Carrier-Chilcotin Tribal Council
• List of tribal councils in British Columbia