Es-ke-tem-c | Esk'etemc First Nation

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  • The Esk'etemc First Nation is a Secwepemc community located near Alkali Lake in central British Columbia, with a rich cultural heritage and history of resilience.
  • Last Updated 2025-04-30 04:36:57 UTC
  • Name: Esk'etemc (ISC Code: 711)
  • Former Names: Alkali Lake Indian Band
  • Band Style: First Nation
  • Cultural Area: Interior Plateau
  • Indigenous Language: Secwepemctsin
  • Number of Registered Members: 1206
Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
  • TERM EXPIRES: 11/08/2026
  • CHIEF: FREDERICK A ROBBINS
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:8
  • FREDERICK A ROBBINS
  • NEIL PAUL
  • EDNA ROBBINS
  • LORETTA WEINGART
  • R. IRENE JOHNSON
  • KEVIN CHELSEA
  • CARY JOHNSON
  • KERRY CHELSEA

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: https://www.esketemc.ca/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (250) 440-5611
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 440-5614
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 157, ALKALI LAKE, BC
  • EMAILS:
  • Chief FREDERICK A ROBBINS:
  • Councillor NEIL PAUL:
  • Councillor EDNA ROBBINS:
  • Councillor LORETTA WEINGART:
  • Councillor R. IRENE JOHNSON:
  • Councillor KEVIN CHELSEA:
  • Councillor CARY JOHNSON:
  • Councillor KERRY CHELSEA:
  • General Band Office:
  • Media Contact:
  • Referrals Contact:
  • Websites

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

Intergovernmental Agreements

Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8206
    ALKALI LAKE 1
    241.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, AT ALKALI LAKE P.O.
    [51.788563, -122.228337]
  • ISC Code: 8207
    JOHNY STICKS 2
    323.8 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP.78, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK 5 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8216
    LOON LAKE 10
    121.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST. IN SECS. 18&19, TP.74, & SECS. 13&24, TP76, 6 MILES SOUTH OF EAST END OF FELKER LAKE
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8209
    SANDY HARRY 4
    218.5 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP. 76, ON MIDDLE FORM OF ALKALI CREEK 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8210
    ALKALI LAKE 4A
    130.5 Hectares
    LILLOOET DST. PT OF SEC 6, TP 76, PT OF SEC 1, TP 78, 5 MLS NE. OF ALKALI LAKE P.O., W. OF SN
    [51.8230161, -122.1186413]
  • ISC Code: 8220
    ISADORE HARRY 12
    121.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT IN TP.45, ON MIDDLE FORK OF ALKALI CREEK 8 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8212
    WYCOTT'S FLAT 6
    497.8 Hectares
    ILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, NORTH OF MOUTH OF DOG CREEK
    [51.6298231, -122.3121466]
  • ISC Code: 8214
    LITTLE SPRINGS 8
    194.2 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST. SECS. 7,8,17&18, TP.76, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
  • ISC Code: 8208
    SWAN LAKE 3
    72.8 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TPS.76&78, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK, 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
    [20.593684, 78.96288]
  • ISC Code: 8217
    CLUDOLICUM 9A
    101.1 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST. S. 1/2 OF FRAC. SEC. 23, TP.76, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O. EAST OF AND ADJ. I.R. NO. 9
    [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
  • ISC Code: 8224
    LITTLE SPRINGS 18
    284.5 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST. FRAC SEC 17&18, & FRAC E 1/2 OF SEC 18,TP76, 8 MLS NE OF ALKALI P.O. N. OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO 8
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8219
    SAMPSON'S MEADOW 11A
    53.0 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5398, IN SECTIONS 25&26, TP.45, EAST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 11
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8213
    WINDY MOUTH 7
    2.8 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF LAC LA HACHE, INSIDE LOT 348 C.G.
    [51.8489634, -121.5809182]
  • ISC Code: 8215
    CLUDOLICUM 9
    566.6 Hectares
    LILLOOET DIST. IN SECS. 14 TO 16 & 21 TO 23, TP.76, 9 MLS NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8223
    OLD CLEMENS 16
    16.0 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5400 ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF ALKALI CREEK
    [51.7089522, -122.3585993]
  • ISC Code: 8221
    PETE SUCKERS 13
    566.0 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP. 45, 7 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8222
    ROPER'S MEADOW 14
    32.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, INSIDE LOT 2551, ON A SMALL CREEK 4 MILES EASTERLY FROM ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 8211
    ALIXTON 5
    91.9 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, AT WEST END OF ALIXTON LAKE, 5 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
    [51.7980695, -122.1231944]
  • ISC Code: 8218
    SAMPSON'S MEADOW 11
    324.0 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN SECS. 26&27, TP.45, ON MIDDLE FORK OF ALKALI CREE, 9 MILES EAST OF ALKALI CREEK P.O.
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]

Secwepemc Traditional Territory

  • Located in central British Columbia
  • Encompasses regions around Alkali Lake and surrounding watersheds
  • Traditional lands include diverse ecosystems of interior plateau
  • Key geographic areas include:
    • Alkali Lake watershed
    • Surrounding grasslands and forest regions
    • Traditional hunting and gathering territories
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