 The threat of an intentional third wave of smallpox by one of Alfred Waddington's road crewmen in Bute Inlet was the trigger for the so-called Chilcotin War of 1864.ʔEsdilagh was the birthplace of Chief Alexis who was himself ʔElhdaqox-t'in, and who the community of Alexis Creek, and the official name of the Chilcot'in Community of Tŝideldel (Alexis Creek Indian Band) is named.A new health centre was constructed in 2016, named after former ʔEsdilagh Chief Frank "Chendi" Joe.