Lillooet, B.C.

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The Lillooet population includes three large bands of the St’at’imc or Lillooet Nation. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in North American. The St’at’imc reserves are on three sides of the town. There are three large reserves within 20 miles (32 km).
Lillooet is important in native history and culture. It is one of the main population centres of the St’at’imc (Lillooet Nation), and today it is one of the southernmost communities in North America where indigenous people form the majority. More than half of the people in Lillooet and area are St’at’imc.
Stl’atl’imx Nation

Bridge River Indian Band – Xwisten

250-256-7423
www.xwisten.ca
Cayoose Creek Band
250-256-4136
Pavilion Indian Band – Ts’kw’aylaxw
250-256-4204
T’it’q’et First Nation

250-256-4118
Xaxl’ip
250-256-4800
Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nations
PO Box 2200, 35100 Hwy 99 North
Phone: 250-256-4204
Toll-Free: 1-800-669-1955
Email: reception@tskwaylaxw.com
www.tskwaylaxw.com
Lillooet, BC VOK 1VO
Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion: Creating Workplaces-of-Choice for Aboriginal Talent
www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/programs/MAI
Questions to Help Guide Development of an Aboriginal Inclusion Strategy
www.aboriginalhr.ca/files/file/programs/MAI/Module%20One%20Tip%20Sheet_pdf.pdf
As I Am, by Nadia Myre, 2010, National Film Board of Canada
www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/resources/getstarted/cultures
Differences Between Traditional Aboriginal Culture and Mainstream Western Culture
www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/resources/getstarted/cultures
Education
School District #74, Gold Trail
District Office Toll-Free Number: 1-855-453-9101
Cayoosh Elementary School
351-6th Avenue, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Phone: (250) 256-4212
Fax: (250) 256-7953
Principal: Mrs. Deborah Ralston
dralston@gw.sd74.bc.ca
George M. Murray Elementary
281 Hollywood Crescent, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Phone: 250-256-7543
Fax: 250-256-4765
Lillooet Learning Centre
76 – 5th Avenue, PO Box 40, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Phone: (250) 256-7441 Ext 210
Fax: (250) 256-4275
Principal: Ms. Patricia Teskey
pteskey@gw.sd74.bc.ca
Lillooet Secondary School
920 Columbia, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
Ph: (250) 256-4274
Fax: (250) 256-4275
Principal: Ms. Patricia Teskey
pteskey@gw.sd74.bc.ca
Continuing Education for Adults in Lillooet & Lytton
The TRU Lillooet Training and Education Centre is located at the Old Mill Plaza, #10- 155 Main Street. The Lillooet Centre offers the Lillooet region an excellent educational environment with a classroom capacity for twenty students, computer lab (15 computers) and conference room for ten to twelve people.
Courses and Registration
The Centre offers courses in:
Business and Office Skills,
Computers,
First Aid,
Personal Development,
Tourism and
Trades and Technology.
The MicroComputers in Business Certificate helps students to become proficient in the computer skills needed to work in an office environment. A wide range of courses are offered in Health and Safety:
CPR,
OFA Level 1-3,
Foodsafe, and
WHMIS.
In our Personal Development area, we offer general interest courses. Lillooet has expanded its programming to allow students to stay at home while continuing their education. Programming includes:
- preparation to industry programs, and
- first-year university degree courses.
TRU can provide individuals, businesses and agenices agency with courses, programs or workshops that are individualized for specific needs. The coordinator is available to assist at your site and customize programs to meet specific requirements. Test supervision can be arranged with notice and for a fee.
Jane Bryson, Coordinator
Phone (250) 256-4296
Fax (250) 256-4278
Email jbryson@tru.ca
Address: Old Mill Plaza, #10-155 Main Street (located in the courtyard)
P. O. Box 339, Lillooet, BC VOK 1V0
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday
10 am – 2 pm
PAL (Partner Assisted Learning)
PAL is a community partnership program that provides free one-to-one adult literacy tutoring. PAL supports up to 20 adults, from non-readers to Grade 12 level. They generally have challenges with the literacy skills that are needed for everyday life. Scheduling is arranged to suit the learner and the tutoring focuses on individual needs. Support is available for those with ESL challenges. All inquiries are confidential. PAL is run in partnership with Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, Thompson Rivers University and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
Contact: Toby Mueller, ybotty@gmail.com
Lillooet Public Library
930 Main Street, Lillooet
250-256-7944
http:lilllooet.bclibrary.ca
Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre
951 Murray Street, Lillooet
250-256-4233
Kamloops Infant Development Society (KIDS)
Phone: 250-371-4140
Fax: 250-371-4120
801 McGill Road, Kamloops
Email: kids@kamloops.net
www.idpofbc.ca
This program is for children from birth to three years of age who are experiencing or are at risk for developmental delays. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. It is free of charge and completely confidential.
La Leche League Canada
Phone: 250-573-5671Kamloops, BC
Email: lll_kamloops@yahoo.ca
www.lllc.ca
Kamloops Group Meetings: the last Thursday or Friday of the month.
The meeting locations are held in private homes, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. For information and meeting locations, please contact Lorna (group leader) at the above phone number and email address.
Youth Against Violence Line
This is a 24-hour help line. You do not have to tell them your name, and the information that you give them is confidential. You can report crimes and violence, and get help. Anyone can call for information about gangs, bullying or other problems. This service is available in 130 languages.
Phone: 1-800-680-4264;
Text: 604-836-6381
24/7 – in your language – anonymous – confidential
Email: info@youthagainstviolenceline.com
Website: www.youthagainstviolenceline.ca
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District of Lillooet
Lillooet Municipal Hall
615 Main Street, PO Box 610, Lillooet, BC
(250) 256-4289
Email: cityhall@lillooetbc.ca
Website: www.lillooetbc.com
Lillooet Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 650, Lillooet B.C. Canada V0K 1V0
Tel 250-256-357
Email: info@lillooetchamberofcommerce.com
Website: www.lillooetchamberofcommerce.com
Employment Service Centre
Open Door Social Services Society
639B Main Street, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0
1-866-377-3670 Fax: TBA
Email: info@opendoorgroup.org
Website: www.opendoorgroup.org
Invest in Lillooet
Lillooet serves an area population of 5,000. The community plan has outlying areas for potential industrial and residential development: 500 hectares at the airport and more than 80 hectares in other locations. Over 1200 hectares of farmland are available for viticulture as well as a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and forage crops.
Opportunities to develop a destination resort/golf course, an eco-lodge and adventure packages exist. There are openings in the retail trade and service sectors. The Lillooet area is rich in aboriginal culture and history and the local St’at’imc people are moving forward in cultural tourism initiatives.
The community has a secondary school, two elementary schools, a branch of Thompson Rivers University, a library, a hospital, medical clinic and dental clinic. Cell phone and high-speed internet service are available.
The Economic Development Office promotes business development in Lillooet by attracting new business, supporting businesses in their expansion or relocation and providing information on Lillooet’s economic and business climate.
Wine Industry in Lillooet

Photo: www.agf.gov.bc.ca
The British Columbia Grapegrowers’ Association has been involved for several years in a number of test vineyards in the Lillooet-Lytton area. Click on the following links:
• 2011 Progress Report
• Summary Report 2007 – 2011
• Solar Radiation Mapping for Lillooet and Lytton
For more information, read the District of Lillooet website at www.lillooetbc.ca or contact:
Mr. Jerry Sucharyna, Economic Development Officer
615 Main Street, Lillooet
Phone: 250.256.4289
Fax: 250.256.4288
Email: jsucharyna@lillooetbc.ca
Real Estate Companies:
REMAX
909 Main St., Lillooet
Office Phone: 250-256-7166
Chris Graham, Realtor, Managing Broker; Cell: 250-256-1537
Mark Rawson, Realtor, Associate Broker
Cell: 250-256-1898
www.remaxlillooet.com
ROYAL LEPAGE
600 Block Main St. Lillooet
Office Phone: 250-256-0030
Bailey Stone, Realtor, Managing Broker; Cell: 250-256-9085
Corinne McDonald, Realtor, Associate Broker
Cell: 250-256-9185
www.lillooetrealestatesales.com
Business Resources
District of Lillooet
Lillooet Municipal Hall, 615 Main Street, PO Box 610, Lillooet, BC
(250) 256-4289
Email: cityhall@lillooetbc.ca
Website: www.lillooetbc.com
Lillooet Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 650, Lillooet B.C. V0K 1V0
Tel 250-256-357
Email:
info@lillooetchamberofcommerce.com
Website:
www.lillooetchamberofcommerce.com
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British Columbia immigration: www.britishcolumbiacanada.com/immigration
Canadian citizenship site: www.cic.gc.ca
Canadian citizenship information: www.mavis.ca
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