As part of the provincial government’s reconciliation efforts with the Tsilhqot’in Nation, distance signs will be installed on Highway 20, Taseko Lake Road, West Fraser Road and other area roads, indicating the names of each Tsilhqot’in community and distance in kilometres.

“I am pleased with our successful partnership with the Tsilhqot’in National Government to develop these local community highway signs,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “The
signs are in both and Tsilhqot’in and English, and honour the history and culture of the region’s original people.”

Tribal Chairman of the Tsilhqot’in National Government, Chief Joe Alphonse stated, “Since the acceptance of Title by the Supreme Court of Canada on June 26, 2014, and the signing of the Letter of
Understanding with B.C. on Sept. 10, 2014, the Nation has been working with the Province to find unique ways of addressing ongoing issues – this requires patience.”

Chief Alphonse then went on to state, “Today marks the first time in history that our Tsilhqot’in communities will be listed on any provincial signs in British Columbia. The symbolic significance of
this action cannot be overlooked. Relationship building with the Province is an ongoing process, but the hope is to build an enduring relationship based on trust and respect. The mileage signs act as an
indication of the positive steps the Province is taking towards reconciliation.”

Members of the public traveling into Nemiah Valley or Tatlayoko Valley can also expect to see signs in the area advising them when they are approaching declared Tsilhqot’in Title Lands.

The new boundary signs show a map of the land that is subject to the declaration of Aboriginal title. The declared Tsilhqot’in Title Lands are situated east of Tatlayoko Lake around the north end of Chilko
Lake-including the Nemiah Valley, Tsuniah Lake and along the Chilko River to its confluence with the Taseko River.