Tsilhqot’in Nation representatives were in Ottawa to accept the “Building Sovereignty/Nation Building” Award.
The award was received yesterday at the Fulbright Canada/Honouring Nations Canada National Indigenous Good Governance Awards.
The Nation said the award was in recognition of their work for strong national governance for the Tsilhqot’in people and the six communities, honouring the coordination of leadership and nation building efforts for the people.
Tsilhqot’in National Government Vice Chair, Otis Guichon said “Our Nation has worked hard to reclaim jurisdiction of our lands, communities, and people.”
“A key part of this work is to involve our youth and empower them to be leaders in all that they choose to pursue.”
The TNG, in partnership with Fulbright Canada and University Canada West, developed training and practicum for Tsilhqot’in youth to learn international human rights mechanisms and participate in the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues back in April.
More information can be found on the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s website here.