Nlaka’pamux Chief honoured posthumously for historic peace-making with encroaching miners

"His wisdom continues to resonate with us, reminding us that together we can face any challenge, as long as we do it in a spirit of mutual respect, recognition and reconciliation." - Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia

Chief David Spintlum was posthumously honoured yesterday when Premier Campbell, Lytton First Nation Chief Byron Spinks, and Village of Lytton Mayor Chris O’Connor came together to rename the Thompson River Bridge along Highway 12 at Lytton after the respected leader. In 1858, Chief Spintlum was instrumental in ensuring peace prevailed between local Nlaka'pamux tribes and encroaching gold miners.

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