| Zagime Anishinabek First Nation

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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Zagime Anishinabek (ISC Code: 364)
  • Former Names:
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  • Cultural Area:
  • Indigenous Language:
  • Number of Registered Members: 1857
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 09/04/2025
  • CHIEF: BONNY ACOOSE
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 8
    • DANA ACOOSE Edit
    • PAULA ACOOSE Edit
    • AMBER SANGWAIS Edit
    • CYNTHIA SANGWAIS Edit
    • RACHEL SANGWAIS Edit
    • RANDALL SPARVIER Edit
    • RUTH (KITTY) WHITEHAT Edit
    • BONNY ACOOSE Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.sicc.sk.ca/bands/bsakim.html
  • PHONE NUMBER: (306) 697-2831
  • FAX NUMBER: (306) 697-3565
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 339, GRENFELL, SK
  • EMAILS:
    • Councillor DANA ACOOSE:
    • Councillor PAULA ACOOSE:
    • Councillor AMBER SANGWAIS:
    • Councillor CYNTHIA SANGWAIS:
    • Councillor RACHEL SANGWAIS:
    • Councillor RANDALL SPARVIER:
    • Councillor RUTH (KITTY) WHITEHAT:
    • Chief BONNY ACOOSE:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9887
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-14
    59.4 Hectares
     
    [50.4523265, -104.4749934]
  • ISC Code: 9329
    TREATY FOUR RESERVE GROUNDS NO. 77
    99.2 Hectares
    ADJACENT TO AND WEST OF FORT QU'APPELLE
    [50.75775059999999, -103.7889711]
  • ISC Code: 9184
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-3
    194.1 Hectares
    17 KM WEST OF SALTCOATS
    [55.637652, -4.7834899]
  • ISC Code: 9181
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-7
    0.3 Hectares
    SITUATED IN THE CITY OF YORKTON
    [51.21156999999999, -102.459603]
  • ISC Code: 9183
    SAULTEAUX JUNCTION INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-6
    116.6 Hectares
    7 KM EAST OF GRAND COULEE
    [47.9391662, -119.0120921]
  • ISC Code: 9681
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-11
    194.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9726
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-10
    129.5 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9653
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-12
    62.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9185
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-4
    567.3 Hectares
    10 KM SOUTHEAST OF MELVILLE
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9727
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-5
    128.3 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 6546
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74
    8751.1 Hectares
    NW 24-19-07 W2
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9731
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-16
    62.4 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9672
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-17
    143.1 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9186
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-9
    232.2 Hectares
    12 KM SOUTH OF KILLALY
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9193
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-2
    170.2 Hectares
    3 KM NORTH OF MELVILLE BEACH
    [50.61621900000001, -102.724886]
  • ISC Code: 6548
    MINOAHCHAK 74C
    408.7 Hectares
    SEC 6 SE 1/4 SEC 7 & SW 1/4 SEC 7 TWP 24, RGE 3 & FRT SE 1/4 SEC 12, TWP 24, RGE 4 ALL W2M
    [51.04099530000001, -102.4125104]
  • ISC Code: 6613
    LITTLE BONE 74B
    190.3 Hectares
    TWP 23 & 24, RANGES 3 & 4, W2M
    [51.029393, -102.4218502]
  • ISC Code: 6547
    SHESHEEP INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74A
    1426.4 Hectares
    TWP 19, RGE 6, W2M, ON LEFT BANK OF QU'APPELLE RIVER AT THE WEST END OF CROOKED LAKE
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9182
    SAKIMAY INDIAN RESERVE NO. 74-1
    65.0 Hectares
    17.5 KM WEST OF SALTCOATS
    [55.637652, -4.7834899]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Zagime Anishinabek 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 Zagime Anishinabek 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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