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An old church standing in the valley of Pukaist territory, above the Thompson River
Historical record

Our History

Our history — land, places, and testimony, opening in stages as our community reviews it.

Still here

Our families still live from this land

Hunting, fishing, ranching, and gathering along the Thompson River — the seasonal rounds our people have always kept.

From our community film

From our public record
  • Coyote People and Spences BridgeIn the published story traditions, the country around Spences Bridge belongs to the Coyote people.
  • Hunters, Fishermen, and the RiverThe Nlaka'pamux were hunters and fishermen. Salmon and venison sustained life along the Thompson and Fraser rivers.
  • The Spider and the Upper WorldIn Thompson River traditions, the Spider lowered a hero from the upper world through a hole in the earth, landing at a place declared the centre of the Indian's country.
For community members

Our historical record

We are preparing our public-facing history timeline with our community and sharing it with members. If you're a community member, sign in or request membership to read it.