Taashesinemists
Taashesinemists, also known as the Taash River people, were a small but culturally distinct Indigenous group historically located in the Taash River region of what is now northern British Columbia, Canada. Their traditional territory spanned parts of the Stikine Plateau and the coastal mountains, encompassing areas around the Taash (or Tash) River, a tributary of the Stikine River.
The Taashesinemists were part of the larger Tsimshian-speaking peoples, though their specific language, known as Taash
Traditionally, the Taashesinemists were semi-nomadic, following seasonal cycles for hunting, fishing, and gathering. Salmon was a
By the late 19th century, the Taashesinemists, like many Indigenous peoples in the region, faced significant
Efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the Taashesinemists include research by anthropologists and linguists, as