Thompson/Okanagan Upper Nicola Band Language: Nłeʔkepmxcín Map Click here for larger map Historically known as: Upper Nicola Band Contact Information: Upper Nicola Band PO Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 ph. (250) 350-3342 fx. (250) 350-3311 Language Information Fluent Speakers: 33 1 Understand or Speak Somewhat: 21 1 Learning Speakers: 80 1 The Upper Nicola Band peaks the Nle?kepmxc'in language. Community Information Population: 863 1 Links Aboriginal Canada Profile Indian and Northern Affaires Canada Profile Footnotes / References 1. N'Kwala School (2007), Language Needs Assessment #970