| Language of origin | English language |
| Feature Type: | Bar (1) - A ridge or succession of ridges of sand or other unconsolidated material extending across the mouth of a river, harbour or bay and which may obstruct navigation. |
| Status: | Not official |
| Other Names: | Murderers BarOfficial |
| Relative Location: | In Homathko River at the mouth of Rasmussen Creek, SW of Telhiqox Biny (lake), Range 2 Coast Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 51°15'59"N, 124°54'05"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92N/7 |
| Related Maps: |
92N 92N/7 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Warriors Bar named to honour the courage and sacrifice of six Tŝilhqot’in warriors who were wrongfully tried and executed by the colonial government for their act of resistance and war at this site on April 30th, 1864, an event which began the Chilcotin War (advice from Tŝilhqot'in National Government, 2024). Source: included with note |
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The name Murderers Bar reflected an outdated and derogatory narrative about the 1864 Chilcotin War which painted Tŝilhqot'in warriors as murderers for killing members of an abusive and threatening colonial road crew at this site on April 30th, 1864. The name Warriors Bar reflects a more accurate history of these events, recognising these Tŝilhqot'in as warriors and heroes of their people (advice from Tŝilhqot'in National Government, 2024). Source: included with note |