The Chilcotin War was a confrontation in 1864 between members of the Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) First Nation in British Columbia and road construction workers. 14 road builders were killed. The Tsilhqot'in men, led by Klattasine, were arrested and charged with murder. In their defence, they said they were waging war, not committing murder. The Tsilhqot’in (also Chilcotin, Tsilqotin, TÅinlhqot’in, Chilkhodin, Tsilkótin, Tsilkotin) are a Northern Athabaskan First Nations people that live in British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English de facto (none stated in law) Flower Pacific dogwood Tree Western Redcedar Bird Stellers Jay Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 36 6 Area...
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Waddington's Road and the "Chilcotin War"
Turning Point: Chilcotin War
We Do Not Know His Name - Klatsassin & The Chilcotin War - Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History
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