| Mathias Colomb First Nation
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This score indicates the likelihood of conflict based on our SLO Algorithm. On a range of -10 to +10, this score of +3 indicates that Mathias Colomb is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Mathias Colomb (ISC Code: 311)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 4033
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 10/28/2026
- CHIEF: GORDIE BEAR
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 16
- GORDIE BEAR Edit
- LORNA BIGHETTY Edit
- WANDA BIGHETTY Edit
- MOSES CASTEL Edit
- SELENA CASTEL Edit
- SHIRLEY CASTEL Edit
- STEVEN (MOOSHUM) CASTEL Edit
- TRAVIS DUMAS Edit
- ALMA HART Edit
- DAVID HART Edit
- ARLENE CARIBOU Edit
- STEVEN "MUSHROOM" CASTEL Edit
- CHERYLL "CONNIE" CONSTANT Edit
- BRENDA DUMAS Edit
- KELLY LINKLATER Edit
- GORDIE BEAR Edit
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/264
- PHONE NUMBER: (204) 553-2090
- FAX NUMBER: (204) 553-2419
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 135, PUKATAWAGAN, MB
- EMAILS:
- Chief GORDIE BEAR:
- Councillor LORNA BIGHETTY:
- Councillor WANDA BIGHETTY:
- Councillor MOSES CASTEL:
- Councillor SELENA CASTEL:
- Councillor SHIRLEY CASTEL:
- Councillor STEVEN (MOOSHUM) CASTEL:
- Councillor TRAVIS DUMAS:
- Councillor ALMA HART:
- Councillor DAVID HART:
- Councillor ARLENE CARIBOU:
- Councillor STEVEN "MUSHROOM" CASTEL:
- Councillor CHERYLL "CONNIE" CONSTANT:
- Councillor BRENDA DUMAS:
- Councillor KELLY LINKLATER:
- Councillor GORDIE BEAR:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9882
NIHKIK OHNIKAPIHS
367.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9880
MOOSOWHAPIHSK SAKAHEGAN
806.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9878
MISTIATEGAMEEK SIPI
732.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9875
SISIPUK SAKAHEGAN (A)
2090.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9876
SISIPUK SAKAHEGAN (B)
2.9 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9879
OHPAHAHPISKOW SAKAHEGAN
1462.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9877
SISIPUK SAKAHEGAN (C)
4.2 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9851
WEPUSKOW OHNIKAHP
31034.6 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9852
NAPAHKAPIHSKOW SAKHAHIGAN
1829.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6455
HIGHROCK 199
7878.6 Hectares
192 KM W/O OF/DE THOMPSON
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9911
PACHAPESIHK WASAHOW
29218.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6457
GRANVILLE LAKE INDIAN SETTLEMENT
0.0 Hectares
[56.231111, -100.568611] -
ISC Code: 10038
KING FISHER BAY INDIAN RESERVE
595.0 Hectares
[-25.3925126, 153.0304038] -
ISC Code: 10158
KISSISSING LAKE
538.9 Hectares
[55.20183189999999, -101.5245965] -
ISC Code: 9853
KIMOSOMINAHK
553.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9881
KAMIHKOWAPIHSKAK PAWISTIK
1725.0 Hectares
[30.375321, 69.34511599999999] -
ISC Code: 6456
PUKATAWAGAN 198
1536.6 Hectares
ON E SHORE OF PUKATAWAGAN LAKE, 26 MI E OF THE SASK BOUNDARY TWP 78 RANGE 25 WPM
[55.7419161, -101.3173243]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Mathias Colomb 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 Mathias Colomb 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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