| Sweetgrass First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Sweetgrass (ISC Code: 348)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2251
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.battlefordstribalcouncil.com/sweetgrass.html
- PHONE NUMBER: (306) 937-2990
- FAX NUMBER: (306) 937-7010
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 147, GALLIVAN, SK
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9430
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-E22
189.0 Hectares
16 KM NORTHWEST OF BATTLEFORD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9431
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-H1
157.0 Hectares
10 KM SOUTHWEST OF BATTLEFORD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9432
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-J3
442.6 Hectares
8 KM SOUTHEAST OF BATTLEFORD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9328
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-P2
126.7 Hectares
9 KM SOUTHEAST OF BATTLEFORD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9429
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-S6
96.8 Hectares
30 KM WEST OF BATTLEFORD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 10211
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO.113-I9
129.8 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9961
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-D12
228.0 Hectares
[52.616429, -108.0771971] -
ISC Code: 9158
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-C7
129.4 Hectares
40 KM WEST OF NORTH BATTLEFORD
[52.7764752, -108.2974555] -
ISC Code: 6490
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113B
518.0 Hectares
SECS 14 & 15, TWP 45, RGE 20, W3M
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9319
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-N27
512.7 Hectares
10 KM WEST OF PLEASANTDALE
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9440
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-K32
387.6 Hectares
23 KM NORTH OF SCOTT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6489
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113A
860.0 Hectares
TWP 45, RGES 18 & 19, W3M
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9441
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-F16
80.4 Hectares
17 KM NORTHWEST OF BATTLEFORD
[52.7362682, -108.3052431] -
ISC Code: 9443
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-G7
129.4 Hectares
20 KM WEST OF BATTLEFORD
[52.7362682, -108.3052431] -
ISC Code: 9442
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-I4
65.1 Hectares
8 KM SOUTH OF CUT KNIFE
[52.747843, -109.0206088] -
ISC Code: 9330
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-M16
276.4 Hectares
7 MILES WEST OF NORTH BATTLEFORD SASKATCHEWAN
[52.7764752, -108.2974555] -
ISC Code: 9159
SWEETGRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-C19
129.4 Hectares
40 KM WEST OF NORTH BATTLEFORD
[52.7764752, -108.2974555] -
ISC Code: 9332
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-O28
57.7 Hectares
8 MILES WEST OF NORTH BATTLEFORD SASKATCHEWAN
[52.7764752, -108.2974555] -
ISC Code: 6488
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113
15683.0 Hectares
26 KM W/O OF/DE NORTH BATTLEFORD
[52.7764752, -108.2974555] -
ISC Code: 9331
SWEET GRASS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 113-L6
513.5 Hectares
29 MILES EAST OF NORTH BATTLEFORD SASKATCHEWAN
[52.7764752, -108.2974555]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Sweetgrass 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 Sweetgrass 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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