Nen Planning
Overview
The Tŝilhqot’in have protected and cared for nen (air, waters, lands, resources) since the time of our ʔEsggidam (ancestors).
The Tŝilhqot’in Communities of Tl’etinqox (Anaham), Tŝideldel (Redstone), Yuneŝit’in (Stone), Xeni Gwet’in (Nemiah), ʔEsdilagh (Alexandria) and Tl’esqox (Toosey) will develop Community Nen Plans, created by and for our people, to provide a framework and process for honouring our values and protecting and caring for a healthy and self-sustaining nen. The Community Nen Plans will be brought together in a Nation Nen Plan that will set out a shared vision and connection to our homeland, driven by each Community and coordinated as a Nation, like six streams coming together to form a river.
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nen Plan will be a high-level, territory-wide plan for all of Tŝilhqot’in nen. The Nen Plan will be rooted in Tŝilhqot’in values, culture, and language and seek to be a sustainable, holistic, and integrative living plan for current and future generations.
Get Involved
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nen Plan will be developed through a community-led, multi-phased, inclusive process between November 2021 and December 2024. We want all Tŝilhqot’in to be a part of making it and there will be many ways for our people to contribute to and shape our plan. It is anticipated that the Nation Nen Plan process will involve six phases:
Nation Nen Planning Process
Resources
- Nen Planning Brochure
- Nen Historical Timeline
- Phase 2: Honouring our past, present and future. Celebrating Tsilhqot’in wisdom from nen planning event (August 17, 2023)
Image Gallery
Above are photos captured through 2023 and 2024 of our ongoing engagement with communities around nen planning.
Contact Us
Each Tŝilhqot’in Community has a Nen Coordinator. Their contacts are below if you are interested in talking with them. If you would like to talk on the phone please reach out to Jenny Allen, TNG Nen Coordinator at (250) 398-8575.
| Community | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tl’etinqox | Gary Stump | nencoordinator@tletinqox.ca |
| Tŝideldel | Percy Guichon | percy@tsideldel.org |
| Tŝideldel | Clayton Charleyboy | clayton@tsideldel.orga |
| ʔEsdilagh | Crystal Verhaeghe | crystal@emodadesign.com |
| Tl’esqox | Suzanne Tuerlings | nen@tlesqox.com |
| Yuneŝit’in | Bonnie Myers | myersbonnie82@gmail.com |
| Yuneŝit’in | Russell Myers Ross | rmross@yunesitin.ca |
| Xeni Gwet’in | Loretta Williams | lorettaw@xeni-gwetin.ca |
Nexwenen ts’egulhtsanx gwech’a Ɂelhelh nagughetaghat’alh
“Together we will put in place whatever we decide so our land will not get ruined.”
– William Myers Xinli, Yuneŝit’in Elder and Tŝilhqot’in Cultural Expert, July 8, 2021
