Chief Derek Epp, Tzeachten First Nation

Chief Derek Epp speaks passionately about what new infrastructure has done for his community of Tzeachten First Nation in British Columbia. He was a featured speaker at the Leading the Way 7 conference in Treaty Six Territory (Edmonton) in November 2024.

Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) has established strategic economic development goals to expand its sources of revenues and reduce financial dependence on government funding for its members’ social, cultural, and economic well-being.

In this podcast conversation with host Richard Perry, he shares examples of what has been accomplished and what might be on the horizon.

LINKS:
Tzeachten First Nation
First Nations Infrastructure Institute