The Upper Nicola Band (, also spelt as Spaxomin)Upper Nicola Band. “Syilx Place Names.” Facebook, October 5, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1057161971367609. is a First Nations band government in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located near the town of Merritt in the Nicola Country at Douglas Lake.Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation Detail" They are a member of both the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Scw’exmx Tribal Council, which is a joint government of Okanagan and Nlaka'pamux bands.
Indian Reserves
Indian Reserves under the administration of the band are:
Nicola Lake 1, 2,699,10 Acres Hamilton Creek 2, 60 Acres Douglas Lake 3, 23,047.50 Acres Spahomin Creek 4, 32- Acres Chapperon Lake 5, 725.00 Acres Chapperon Creek 6, 15.1 Acres Salmon Lake 7, 172.00 Acres Spahomin Creek 8, 3,857.30 Acres Hihium Lake 6 (Shared between Upper Nicola, Lower Nicola, Bonaparte, and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Bands), 78 Acres
Nsyilxcn Talking Dictionary Project
Nsyilxcn Language Resource Development A group of dedicated individuals are working on the development of an nsyilxcn talking dictionary. This is a unique project that originates from the recordings of Upper Nicola Band Member, Joe Michel, and documented by linguist Yvonne Hébert. This project aims to provide a learning resource of the nsyilxcn language. Further information can found in the references link.
References
External links Upper Nicola Band