Bridge River

Preferred Name:

Bridge River

Alternative Name:

Alternate Name Xwisten, Nxwisten

Language:

St̓át̓imcets

BC Regional Office:

Thompson Okanagan (Kamloops)

Region:

Lower Mainland Southwest

Reserve Land Area:4,699.40 ha

Chief:

Chief Susan James

Council:

Councillor Brenda Frank,
Councillor Gerald Michell,
Councillor Harold James,
Councillor Ina Williams

Governance Structure:

Indian Act

Population (off First Nations land):263

Population (on First Nations land):196

Population Total:459

Address: P.O. Box 190
Lillooet
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Economic Development Contact: Florence Jack
Administrator, Economic Development
frontdesk@xwisten.ca
Fax: (250) 256-7999
Phone: (250) 256-7423

Economic Development Background

Economic development is primarily the responsibility of the Bridge River Chief and Council.