Welcome to St’át’imc territory

Tsuwalhkálh ti tmícwa (the land is ours). The St’át’imc hold Title, rights and ownership to our territorial lands and resources. We are úcwalmicw (the people of the land). We are a Nation, not an interest group. As proclaimed by our ancestors in the Declaration of the Lillooet Tribe,
May 10, 1911: “We claim that we are the rightful owners of our tribal territory and everything pertaining thereto. We have always lived in our country; at no time have we ever deserted it or left it to others.” The source of these rights is St’át’imc law.

We, the St’át’imc, view our Territory as the basis for our survival. We acknowledge the Creator and our responsibility as caretakers of our Territory. We are inseparably
connected to our land, its water, air, wildlife and plants. What happens to one part impacts the other parts. Our people use different locations throughout our Territory of rivers, mountains and lakes, planning our trips with the best times to hunt and fish, harvest food and
gather medicines. The lessons of living on the land are a large part of the inheritance passed on from St’át’imc elders to our children.

To all visitors to the area, please be respectful of the lands, water, vegetation, wildlife, customs and traditions.
Welcome to the spectacular District of  Lillooet located in the Traditional Territory of the St’át’imc Nation!