Xeni Gwet'in is a small First Nations community located approximately 200 km's west of Williams Lake, BC.

Xeni Gwet'in is one of the six communities that make up the Tsilhqot'in Nation. Following the Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia, 2014 Aboriginal Title and Rights case win, Xeni Gwet'in is moving towards full self-sovereign governance and have utilized, managed, and protected their traditional territories since time immemorial. Another name for the community is Nemiah Valley and the members refer to themselves as 'community' rather than First Nation

The nation has a total population of 433, of which 197 live on First Nations land and 236 live off First Nations land. There are 60 homes in community, 26 homes are elders home. The community favours distributed housing instead of central.

Useful energy info:

Off-grid, diesel reliant
Have solar capacity
Used to operate propane generators
One side of the community has electricity and no water, another side of the community has water but no electricity
Wood-burning stoves causing safety concerns
Community wants multiple sources of energy, get off diesel

Leadership

Custom Electoral System

Roger William, Chief

[email protected]

Fax: (250) 394-7043

Phone: (250) 392-7023

Government representatives are working to build relationships with the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) member bands outside of the British Columbia Treaty Commission six-stage treaty process.

Community Vision, Values & Goals

The Xeni Gwet'in strives to achieve self-governance individually as a community and as a Nation. The people endeavor to maintain the beauty and quality of the land and air that surround them. Community is very eco-focussed, against chopping down trees, against mining, established tribal park, Have youth programs, 100k trek, strong cultural element