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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Thunderchild First Nation (ISC Code: 349)
  • Former Names:
  • Band Style:
  • Cultural Area:
  • Indigenous Language:
  • Number of Registered Members: 3158
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 10/19/2026
  • CHIEF: DELBERT WAPASS
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 8

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.thunderchild.ca/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (306) 845-4300
  • FAX NUMBER: (306) 845-3230
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 600, TURTLEFORD, SK
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief DELBERT WAPASS:
    • Councillor ENOLA FRANK:
    • Councillor WALTER JIMMY:
    • Councillor JOHN NOON:
    • Councillor GERALD OKANEE:
    • Councillor LEONARD SAPP:
    • Councillor MELVIN THUNDERCHILD:
    • Councillor BILLY YELLOWHEAD:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9600
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115R
    128.7 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9535
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115T
    42.8 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9473
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115V
    62.4 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6491
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION 115B
    6131.4 Hectares
    85 KM NW/NO OF/DE NORTH BATTLEFORD
    [52.7764752, -108.2974555]
  • ISC Code: 9416
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115E
    128.4 Hectares
    9 KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9422
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115K
    127.1 Hectares
    14 KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9437
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115M
    1815.7 Hectares
    56 KM WEST OF MEADOW LAKE (CITY)
    [54.1316746, -108.4280261]
  • ISC Code: 9426
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115N
    111.9 Hectares
    12KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9428
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115Q
    57.8 Hectares
    13 KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9465
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115U
    64.7 Hectares
    15 KM EAST OF ST. WALBURG
    [53.63351650000001, -109.2005916]
  • ISC Code: 9531
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115W
    66.3 Hectares
     
    [53.4805111, -108.8724109]
  • ISC Code: 9687
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115Z
    2588.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9671
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115L
    64.7 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6493
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION 115C
    755.5 Hectares
    SECS 30, 31 & 32, TWP 53, RGE 18 & SEC 8, TWP 54, RGE 18 ALL W3M
    [53.6352547, -108.6359006]
  • ISC Code: 6492
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION 115D
    545.4 Hectares
    24 MI S OF MEADOW LAKE TWP 55 & 56 RANGE 15 W3M
    [53.8059922, -108.1971022]
  • ISC Code: 9417
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115F
    971.4 Hectares
    33 KM WEST OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9420
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115I
    438.6 Hectares
    13 KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9421
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115J
    323.3 Hectares
    24 KM NORTH OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9637
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115X
    10390.0 Hectares
     
    [20.94517, -89.6010427]
  • ISC Code: 9419
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115H
    597.5 Hectares
    32 KM WEST OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]
  • ISC Code: 9474
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115S
    1620.2 Hectares
    55 KM WEST OF MEADOW LAKE (CITY)
    [54.1316746, -108.4280261]
  • ISC Code: 9418
    THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 115G
    197.2 Hectares
    32 KM WEST OF TURTLEFORD
    [53.3879784, -108.9583963]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Thunderchild First 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 Thunderchild First 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]
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