| Opaskwayak Cree 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 Opaskwayak Cree Nation is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Opaskwayak Cree Nation (ISC Code: 315)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 6952
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.opaskwayak.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (204) 627-7100
- FAX NUMBER: (204) 623-5263
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 10880, OPASKWAYAK, MB
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9910
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21A SOUTH
49.8 Hectares
[53.795561, -101.2321119] -
ISC Code: 9912
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROCKY LAKE
751.8 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6424
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21B
60.7 Hectares
1 MILE E OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
[53.8342963, -101.2290144] -
ISC Code: 6426
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21D
57.4 Hectares
PTNS OF SECS 7,8,17 & 18 TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
[53.8275787, -101.2930684] -
ISC Code: 6419
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 27A
1295.9 Hectares
57 MILES NORTH OF TOWN OF HUDSON BAY SASK ON SOUTH SHORE OF CARROT RIVER
[53.6530837, -101.984941] -
ISC Code: 10087
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROCKY LAKE INTERIOR INDIAN
2149.0 Hectares
[20.593684, 78.96288] -
ISC Code: 6435
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION ROOT LAKE 231
24.3 Hectares
PARCEL IN TWP 58 RGE 27 WPM
[53.9978865, -101.3549682] -
ISC Code: 9752
ROOT LAKE BEACH RIDGE SITE INDIAN RESERVE
3520.6 Hectares
42.2 KM WEST OF CORMORANT
[46.759778, -96.10254289999999] -
ISC Code: 9926
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION EGG LAKE INDIAN RESERVE #1
5542.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6429
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21G
4.1 Hectares
NE 1/3 LSD 15 SEC 16 TWP 57 RGE 27 WPM
[53.93243769999999, -101.4071874] -
ISC Code: 6431
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21J
50.6 Hectares
ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER AND N BANK OF CARROT RIVER 2 MILES W OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
[53.8337316, -101.315094] -
ISC Code: 6432
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21K
133.0 Hectares
ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER 5 MILES W OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 27 WPM
[53.8370506, -101.3738983] -
ISC Code: 6420
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21L
131.1 Hectares
PTN OF TWP 59 RGE 28 WPM
[54.0998034, -101.564288] -
ISC Code: 6433
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21N
103.1 Hectares
RIVER LOTS 2 & 3 TWP 55 RGE 27 WPM
[53.7956762, -101.3895022] -
ISC Code: 6434
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21P
640.6 Hectares
BIG PEAR ISLAND NO. 1 AND ISLAND NO. 2
[53.8379556, -101.5445285] -
ISC Code: 6425
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21C
13.0 Hectares
1 MILE WEST OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON S BANK OF SASKATCHEWAN RIVER AND W BANK OF PASQUIA RIVER TWP 56 RGE 26 WPM
[53.8278732, -101.2504501] -
ISC Code: 6422
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21
19.0 Hectares
ON E SHORE OF ATIKAMEG LAKE, ABOUT 18 MILES NW OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 58 RGE 24 WPM
[53.8254947, -101.2427087] -
ISC Code: 6423
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21A
452.4 Hectares
2 MILES S OF TOWN OF THE PAS ON THE PAS HIGHWAY, TWP 55-56 RANGE 26 WPM
[53.795561, -101.2321119] -
ISC Code: 6427
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21E
2087.0 Hectares
NW/NO OF/DE TOWN/VILLE THE PAS
[53.8715129, -101.3300029] -
ISC Code: 6428
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21F
149.3 Hectares
PTS OF SEC 26, NW 1/4 SEC 25 & LSD 1 SEC 27 TWP 57 RGE 27 WPM
[53.8656465, -101.3625961] -
ISC Code: 6430
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION 21I
367.0 Hectares
ALONG SE BANK OF CARROT RIVER 3 MILES WEST OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 56 RGE 26 & 27 WPM
[53.8186906, -101.3214153] -
ISC Code: 6421
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION SALT CHANNEL 21D
178.0 Hectares
ON S BANK OF SALT CHANNEL 20 MILES SW OF TOWN OF THE PAS TWP 55 RGE 29 WPM
[53.8254947, -101.2427087]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Opaskwayak Cree Nation 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 Opaskwayak Cree Nation 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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