According to this despatch, Tuckkwiowhum is a populous village six miles above Ke-que-loose and situated at the mouth of Anderson's River. The village is located in Nlaka'pamux territory and is only five kilometers south
of Boston Bar, British Columbia.1
The village, on this traditional territory, has existed for over a thousand years
but saw dramatic change over the last 200 years after settlers arrived. The area was
given its name by the Nlaka'pamux Peoples which translates to great berry picking place. The forests surrounding the area contain: wild huckleberries, blueberries, and medicinal
plants.2
Today the village has evolved into a heritage site and is run by the Nlaka'pamux peoples.
The focus of the village today is to preserve Indigenous territory, history, and culture
-- with many tourists coming to visit and learn the culture.3