Nexwenen Nataghelʔilh Exhibition Links

Tŝilhqot’in Nation

  1. Our website provides an overview of our six communities and our governance structures.
  2. Read more about our individual communities by visiting their websites:
  3. Learn about our relationship with the salmon through the video Ts’eman Teosh – When the Salmon See Us.

Language

  1. The Tŝilhqot’in community of Xeni Gwet’in has shared their language on the First Voices platform that was developed by First Peoples’ Cultural Council. You can hear our language and see how we support language revitalization through online resources. 
  2. We have our own Tŝilhqot’in Radio station that broadcasts in our language. 
  3. Place names are an important part of our heritage and our connection to our nen (territory and resources).
  4. The video, Gagulhchugh Nen Gagusun (The land looks good all around), showcases both our language and beautiful territory.

Colonial History

  1. Understand the history of the Chilcotin War through the Lhatŝ’aŝʔin Memorial Day booklet or explore the school curriculum on the Chilcotin War.
  2. Listen to our leaders and people talk about the significance of the Chilcotin War and the exoneration of the Chiefs through the video, We Meant War not Murder.
  3. A moving short film about the family impacts of residential school called the Clouds of Autumn.
  4. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation. 

Title History

  1. Watch the short video from our Unbreakable travelling exhibition about the significance of the title case called, Unbreakable.
    • Browse two panels from Unbreakable in the images carousel below: “Journey to Rights and Title” and “Elders Testifying”.
  2. Learn more about our fight for title to our territory via the Journey for Justice (part 1) video. 
  3. Read a summary of the title case ruling.

Revitalization

  1. Follow the Xeni Gwet’in Youth Wagon Trip through the Nemiah Valley, reconnecting youth with their territory and their horse-riding heritage via a short film called, In the Valley of Wild Horses. 
  2. Hear our Elders speaking about our traditions and teaching our children in the video, Reviving Traditional Tŝilhqot’in Dance.
  3. This strategic plan guides the protection and celebration of our heritage sites, practices and belongings.

Unbreakable Exhibition Panels

8 Pillars - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel
8 Pillars - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel
Elders Testifying - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel
Elders Testifying - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel
Journey to Rights and Title - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel
Journey to Rights and Title - Unbreakable Exhibition Panel

Contact

For more information about these links, contact Shane Doddridge, TNG Cultural Heritage Coordinator: shane@tsilhqotin.ca