The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is standing with the Williams Lake
public, Tŝilhqot’in members, and all that have been affected by the shooting over the weekend.
The TNG would like to thank the Williams Lake Stampede organizers and staff, the RCMP and all
first responders for effectively handling this tragic situation.
Williams Lake has a history of violent shootings but never has there been this level of violence
in such a populated area.
The Williams Lake Stampede is an iconic annual event for the area
with many Tsilhqot’in members riding in by horse and wagon, bikes and other modes of
transportation to celebrate it. Many Tsilhqot’in members also compete at the Stampede.
TNG Tribal Chair - Joe Alphonse, O.B.C stated:
"We encourage everyone to talk to their friends, family, or the supports that we have in place.
Nobody should feel unsafe in their community. This event has left many of our people
traumatized and thinking about what could have happened. We are calling on anyone with
information to speak with the RCMP. I would like to thank the Williams Lake Stampede Association and the RCMP for their quick response.”
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