First Nation's native culture and history

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First Nations People

The Nlaka'pamux also known as Thompson River Salish, Thompson Salish, are an indigenous First Nations people of the Interior Salish language group in southern British Columbia.

The Stolō or Lower Fraser Salish, are a group of First Nations peoples from the Fraser Valley British Columbia, Canada. The Stolō Traditionally speak Halq'emlem which is one of the Coast Salish languages. The word Stolō means people of the river.

The St'a'imc are an Interior Salish people living in the southern Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon British Columbia. The St'a'imc are the original inhabitants of the territory which includes parts of the Fraser Canyon, Lillooet, Whistler, and Pemberton.

First Nation's Pit House

First Nations Pit House

The aboriginals of Canyon Country British Columbia used pit houses as a form of lodging primarily important in the winter, a warm safe haven during the cold winter months. A pit house is North Americas oldest known permanent housing. The Pit House is built but digging a circular or oval crater in the ground several feet deep then a log structure is built over top with a wooden roof sealed in with various resources used from the surrounding nature. Then the entire structure is berried with only an access door at the top and on the side at the bottom. The access door on the top is used by men and the door on the side is for women, children and elders to enter .

First Nation's FISHING

Salmon Fishing

The Fraser River salmon may be the most important part of the aboriginal culture in Canyon Country British Columbia. First Nations used different styles of harvesting these fish including spears, dip netting, and net fishing. The Aboriginals are skilled in creating there own fishing nets by hand as they have been doing so for thousands of years. A lot of salmon throughout the summer months are used and prepared fresh by means of smoked, steamed or barbeque. However most of the salmon harvest were preserved for food during the winter months. Natives wind dried and smoked mass amounts of salmon to preserve it. Salmon was also made into a patty mixed in with berries like Saskatoon and salmon berries these were also cooked and served fresh as well as wind dried or smoked for winter months.

First Nation's salmon smoke house

Salmon Smoke House

The Aboriginal Smoke House was commonly made form split cedar used as the structure and sides of the wood. This is because cedar can have high resistance to flame and heat if prepared to do so. Inside there is a a fire pit that smokes wood chips for good wood like cherry and maple trees. The salmon and other wild meats were hung or placed on racks while it slowly cooks in the hot humid smoke. The result is a extremely tasty salmon treat. Sometimes the salmon or meat would be mixed with berries or other wild ingredients.

First Nation's ABORIGINAL WEAVING

Weaving

Basket weaving is one of the oldest First Nations crafts. Aboriginals would carefully remove a small section of cedar bark. The bark would be removed gently off the tree so it would continue to live. Other plants and tree barks were also used to weave. Native people used weaving skills for many uses and different tools for hunting baskets, and shelter.

aborginal pictograph sites

First Nations Native Pictographs Sites

Tuckkwhiowhum Boston Bar First Nations native pictograph sites in the Fraser Canyon

First Nations Native Pictographs Sites can be found in various locations throughout the Fraser Canyon, although most of these sites are not known to the public. The Boston Bar First Nations resort Tuckkwhiowhum which is like a Native dood ranch, Can make it possible for you to view some of these amazing links to North American history and culture. Learn interesting stories and legends as you learn and view Canadian First Nations culture in the person. The photos below were provided by the Boston Bar First Nations. Current plans to open public viewing of this historic site are underway. Include Tuckkwhiowhum First Nations resort in your adventure to the Fraser Canyon. Start planning today!

Tuckkwhiowhum Boston Bar First Nations native pictograph sites in the Fraser Canyon

Tuckkwiowhum

Tuckkwiowhum First Nations Village near Boston Bar BC is like a native dude ranch. This Aboriginal education center is complete with a little native village as it would look thousands of years ago before European settlers came to Canada. Including a Tee Pee, Pit House, Summer Lodges, St'wen House, Storage house and more. Located on the confluence of the Anderson River meeting the Fraser River Wedged between the Cascade and Coast Pacific Mountain Range in the Fraser Canyon BC. Also on site enjoy there beautifully landscaped park, campgrounds and RV sites, sandy beaches along the Anderson river restaurant, convenience store/gas bar, interpretive nature trips and displays and interactive activities. This new attraction to the Fraser Canyon is conveniently located in a secluded area off the Trans-Canada Highway.