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References
- ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Reserves/Villages/Settlements detail for Westbank First Nation
- ↑ "Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve 10". BC Geographical Names .
- ↑ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (British Columbia)". Statistics Canada. May 28, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ "NHS Profile, Tsinstikeptum 10, IRI, British Columbia, 2011". Statistics Canada. May 10, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada "First Nation profile: Westbank First Nation
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