First Nations series: A landmark court victory for the Xeni Gwet’in – Vancouver Sun
Xeni Gwet’in people see land-title win as way to right historic wrongs and move forward for all Tsilhqot’in
Roger William knows something about victory through adversity.
The Xeni Gwet’in chief’s journey to become a regional bull-riding champion involved broken teeth, broken cheek bones, and a scary rodeo experience.
“When I jumped off, my spurs got caught and dragged me around and knocked me out,” he recalls. “They couldn’t get me off. Finally, they (steered) me back in the loading chute with the bull. I ended up in hospital. Tore my knee ligaments. It could have been worse.”
