| Walpole Island First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Walpole Island (ISC Code: 170)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 5040
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 09/21/2026
- CHIEF: DANIEL MISKOKOMON
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 23
- DANIEL MISKOKOMON Edit
- BRENNAN KALE ALTIMAN Edit
- LEE WILSON JACOBS Edit
- BURTON DORIE KEWAYOSH Edit
- CODY CLEMENT MISKOKOMON Edit
- MARSHA LAUREEN MISKOKOMON Edit
- CLINTON PETERS Edit
- MURIEL CELESTE SAMPSON Edit
- BILLY BRONSON SONEY Edit
- SHIRLEY MARLENE TOOSHKENIG Edit
- AMY APRIL WHITE Edit
- CELIA ELAINE WRIGHTMAN Edit
- LEELA THOMAS Edit
- ANIKA FRANCINE ALTIMAN Edit
- CHARLENE ELIZABETH ALTIMAN Edit
- CLINTON (CLINT) ROY JACOBS Edit
- LEE EDWARD KICKNOSWAY Edit
- MATTHEW TYLER NAHDEE Edit
- JUDY ANN PETERS Edit
- BRUCE PATRICK SANDS Edit
- TRENTON WADE SONEY Edit
- JASON DANIEL SWORD Edit
- HARMONY GAIL SUNSHINE BLACKBIRD Edit
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: https://www.walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (519) 627-1481
- FAX NUMBER: (519) 627-0440
- ADDRESS: RR 3, WALLACEBURG, ON
- EMAILS:
- Chief DANIEL MISKOKOMON:
- Councillor BRENNAN KALE ALTIMAN:
- Councillor LEE WILSON JACOBS:
- Councillor BURTON DORIE KEWAYOSH:
- Councillor CODY CLEMENT MISKOKOMON:
- Councillor MARSHA LAUREEN MISKOKOMON:
- Councillor CLINTON PETERS:
- Councillor MURIEL CELESTE SAMPSON:
- Councillor BILLY BRONSON SONEY:
- Councillor SHIRLEY MARLENE TOOSHKENIG:
- Councillor AMY APRIL WHITE:
- Councillor CELIA ELAINE WRIGHTMAN:
- Chief LEELA THOMAS:
- Councillor ANIKA FRANCINE ALTIMAN:
- Councillor CHARLENE ELIZABETH ALTIMAN:
- Councillor CLINTON (CLINT) ROY JACOBS:
- Councillor LEE EDWARD KICKNOSWAY:
- Councillor MATTHEW TYLER NAHDEE:
- Councillor JUDY ANN PETERS:
- Councillor BRUCE PATRICK SANDS:
- Councillor TRENTON WADE SONEY:
- Councillor JASON DANIEL SWORD:
- Councillor HARMONY GAIL SUNSHINE BLACKBIRD:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6192
WALPOLE ISLAND 46
15891.1 Hectares
34 KM S/S OF/DE SARNIA ISLANDS IN LAKE ST CLAIR AT MOUTH OF ST CLAIR RIVER
[42.974536, -82.4065901]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Walpole Island First Nation’s traditional territory encompasses significant portions of the Lower Fraser River, Pitt River, and Pitt Lake. The territory extends through modern-day Langley, Mission, Surrey, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Richmond, among others.
- The Walpole Island people have historically used the land for fishing, hunting, and gathering. Significant fishing sites include the Pitt River and Fraser River for salmon harvesting.
- Interactive Map of Katzie Traditional Territory: Click here to view a detailed interactive map showing the boundaries and key cultural sites.
- Historical Land Use: The Katzie people have lived in this region for thousands of years, practicing sustainable resource management and protecting sacred areas such as Pitt Lake and its surrounding wetlands. For more information on Katzie’s historical land use, visit Katzie Traditional Land Use Reports.
- In addition to key fishing sites, the Katzie historically used the upland forests of Blue Mountain for hunting and gathering. This area remains central to Katzie’s cultural practices today.
Land Claims
- Specific Claims None
- BC Treaty Process Participation: The Katzie First Nation is a participant in the British Columbia Treaty Process, which aims to resolve land claims and establish new agreements regarding land, resources, and self-governance.
- Treaty Negotiation Status: Katzie First Nation is currently in **Stage 4** of the BC Treaty Process, where they are negotiating an Agreement-in-Principle with the governments of British Columbia and Canada. This stage focuses on addressing key issues such as land ownership, resource rights, and governance over traditional territories. You can read more about their progress in the process at the BC Treaty Commission.
- Negotiation Issues: The Katzie First Nation is negotiating on several issues, including:
- Self-governance over their lands and resources
- Fishing rights and management of the **Fraser River** and **Pitt River** ecosystems
- Forest resource management and protection of sacred sites like **Pitt Lake**
- Economic development opportunities and rights to traditional lands
- Katzie Treaty Process Summary: For a full overview of Katzie’s involvement in the BC Treaty Process, visit the Katzie First Nation profile on the BC Treaty Commission website.
- Timeline of Negotiations: Katzie First Nation has been in negotiations since **Stage 1** of the treaty process in the early 1990s. They have achieved significant milestones, including interim agreements on fisheries and land use, while continuing negotiations toward a final treaty agreement.
Lands Administration
- Land Code: ✔
- Land Code Document: PDF
- Land Use Plan: PDF
- Land Code Contact: N/A
- Part of Guardians Program: ✔
- Guardians Program Notes: N/A
- Related Documents: Environmental Management Plan [Part 1] [PDF]
Consultations and Referrals
Band Business Interests
Court Records
Media Reports
Academic Research
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