FRONT WORDS

1 Under New Management It’s been one year since the Bonaparte First Nation’s St’uxwtews Pesuten Heritage Society started managing Historic Hat Creek Ranch site. Established in 1860 during the gold rush, the ranch’s roadhouse was an important stop on the Cariboo Wagon Road. It also employed local First Nations. Located 11 kilometres north of Cache Creek, the site is now weaving settler and Indigenous stories together like a braided rope. General Manager Brandy Cooper-Chardon says it has been a rewarding transition year. “We approach this blending with respect and balance, emphasizing that these stories are intertwined yet distinct. Our guided tours and interpretive signage aim to present both perspectives—acknowledging the rich cultural heritage of the St’uxwtews people alongside the impact of settler history. Historic Hat Creek Ranch is a perfect place…

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British Columbia History (Digital) - 1 Issue, 58.1 Spring 2025

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