Sekw’el’wás (Cayoose Creek)

Language: St̓át̓imcets
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Historically known as: Cayoose Creek Band

Contact Information:
Cayoose Creek Band
PO Box 484
Lillooet, BC
V0K 1V0
ph. (250) 256-4136
fx. (250) 256-4138

Sek’wel’wás is located near the town of Lillooet, BC. The literal translation of the name Sek’wel’wás is "broken in half" and it refers to a big rock.1

Language Information

Fluent Speakers: 2 2
Understand or Speak Somewhat: 2 2
Learning Speakers: 35 2

The Cayoose Creek Band speaks the St'at'imc language.