Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government is one of the six communities that form the Tŝilhqot'in Nation located in Traditional Tŝilhqot'in territory approximately 200km west of Williams Lake B.C. The name Tŝilhqot'in carries varied meanings and loosely translates to people of the river or people of the blue water. 

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The community of Xeni Gwet’in is populated by approximately 400 descendants of ancestors who have been here since time immemorial. Roughly 250 of these descendants live in other territories and landscapes across colonial Canada and the United States, and 150 reside within the Territories. The spirit of the Xeni Gwet’in has belonged to the rugged landscape defined by the glacial sourced waterways, mountain terrain, untouched forest that span across the territory, and unique ecosystems since time immemorial.

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The people in Xeni Gwet’in have always managed, adapted with, utilized, and maintained their land and unique governance systems. With their vibrant history, Xeni Gwet'in has carved the path for many to follow in a good way.