June 12, 2000
St’at’imc Nation Rejects Cayoosh Ski Resort Proposal
In 1991, the BC provincial government issued a proposal call for an alpine ski development in the Melvin and Cayoosh Creek drainage. In response, Nancy Greene-Raine Resort Consultants (NGR Inc.) sent in a proposal to develop an all-season ski resort. The proposed resort falls within unceded St’at’imc territory.
We reiterate the words of our Ancestors in the Declaration of the Lillooet Tribe (May 10, 1911): "We are the rightful owners of our tribal territory and everything pertaining thereto. These lands have been continually occupied by us from time out of mind".
On June 11, 2000, a meeting was held by the St’at’imc People in which clear direction was provided to reject the ski resort proposal in the Melvin Creek drainage as put forth by NGR Resort Consultants Inc.
Resource and land use decisions within our territory are to be determined by St’at’imc law.
For information, please contact Chief Garry John, St’at’imc Chiefs Council.
Contact: Chief Garry John
St’at’imc Chiefs Council
(250) 256-7523 Lillooet Tribal Council
(250) 259-8227 Seton Lake Band
(604) 868-8560 cell