Hi I am from the Ulkatcho First Nation Band, located in the western subarctic cultural area and I belong in the Dakelh language family. My ancestors have lived in this area of central British Columbia since time immemorial. We have utilized our land for all parts of spiritual, physical and mental health. In the past century, my people have suffered from colonization, small pox, residential school and all forms of addictions. The history of culture remains in the few elders the community still has today.
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When the Indian Act came into place, my ancestors were removed from their vast traditional territory and were relocated to a reserve in Anahim Lake, which we still reside today. The majority of our traditional territory was taken away from the government and the rest of our land was divided in different areas within our traditional territory. There are now 21 registered reserves within our Territory and they are outlined as follows:
Today the main reserve called Ulkatcho 14A is the main homestead of my community.
This is where our Ulkatcho band office and other facilities are located.
Large amount of business and settlers have moved into the area building stores and
resorts. To continue our strength of being First Nations, we gathers to unite
and regain our culture back in our traditional territory Ulkatcho 1. This located was used for generations
until the Indian Act came into place.