Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Province of British Columbia

Aitchelitz


Located south west of Chilliwack on 21.4 hectares; 18 reserves.

Aitchelitz is a Halkomelem word which means "bottom." The Aitchelitz Creek goes around the bottom of Chilliwack Mountain - which may be the reason for its name. The Aitchelitz Band is part of the Salishan linguistic group.

General Information

Affiliation

Affiliated with Sto:lo Nation.


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