| Okanese First Nation

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Community Profile
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Okanese (ISC Code: 382)
  • Former Names:
  • Band Style:
  • Cultural Area:
  • Indigenous Language:
  • Number of Registered Members: 785
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 10/17/2026
  • CHIEF: RICHARD STONECHILD
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 5
    • TYSON CREELEY Edit
    • JAMES DIETER Edit
    • EDWARD DUMONT Edit
    • DANIEL WALKER Edit
    • RICHARD STONECHILD Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.sicc.sk.ca/bands/bokane.html
  • PHONE NUMBER: (306) 334-2532
  • FAX NUMBER: (306) 334-2545
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 759, BALCARRES, SK
  • EMAILS:
    • Councillor TYSON CREELEY:
    • Councillor JAMES DIETER:
    • Councillor EDWARD DUMONT:
    • Councillor DANIEL WALKER:
    • Chief RICHARD STONECHILD:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9153
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82 (A)
    300.2 Hectares
    24 KM EAST OF LIPTON
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9705
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(DD)
    129.5 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9517
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(BB)
    125.4 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9196
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(E)
    258.9 Hectares
    35 KM WEST OF MELVILLE
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9516
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(EE)
    62.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9197
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(F)
    41.2 Hectares
    25 KM EAST OF LIPTON
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9320
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(J)
    140.8 Hectares
    27 KM NORTH OF NORQUAY
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9409
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(P)
    64.7 Hectares
    13KM WEST OF DUFF
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9352
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(Q)
    64.8 Hectares
    IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE MAIN RESERVE, 10 KM WEST OF DUFF
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9187
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(C)
    128.5 Hectares
    15 KM EAST OF LIPTON
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9666
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(Y)
    64.3 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9667
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(Z)
    63.9 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9929
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82 (HH)
    63.3 Hectares
     
    [50.8765199, -103.1487956]
  • ISC Code: 9195
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(D)
    127.8 Hectares
    16 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9783
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(FF)
    120.5 Hectares
     
    [50.8750381, -103.2481952]
  • ISC Code: 9317
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(H)
    324.9 Hectares
    13 KM SOUTHWEST OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9321
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(K)
    48.4 Hectares
    15 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9776
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(L)
    129.5 Hectares
     
    [50.858755, -103.5018566]
  • ISC Code: 9407
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(M)
    121.8 Hectares
    14KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9316
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(N)
    129.2 Hectares
    45 KM SOUTH SOUTHWEST OF MELVILLE SASK
    [50.929452, -102.804654]
  • ISC Code: 9353
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(R)
    129.5 Hectares
    APPROXIMATELY 7 KILOMETRES SOUTH LORLIE SASKATCHEWAN
    [50.8750381, -103.2481952]
  • ISC Code: 9557
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(S)
    252.9 Hectares
     
    [50.8765199, -103.1487956]
  • ISC Code: 9411
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(T)
    127.5 Hectares
    17 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9412
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(U)
    64.7 Hectares
    16 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9456
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(W)
    64.2 Hectares
    24 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9458
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(X)
    129.5 Hectares
    5 KM NORTH OF BALCARRES
    [50.8017128, -103.5448295]
  • ISC Code: 9198
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 85(G)
    41.2 Hectares
    14 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9665
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82 (AA)
    194.1 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9513
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(CC)
    64.8 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9154
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82 (B)
    129.4 Hectares
    16 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9928
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82 (GG)
    64.3 Hectares
     
    [50.9271488, -103.2327767]
  • ISC Code: 6568
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82
    6267.4 Hectares
    16 KM NE/NE OF/DE FORT QU'APPELLE
    [50.76963300000001, -103.7962876]
  • ISC Code: 9318
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(I)
    259.0 Hectares
    5 KM NORTHEAST OF BALCARRES
    [50.8017128, -103.5448295]
  • ISC Code: 9408
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(O)
    130.3 Hectares
    23KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9457
    OKANESE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 82(V)
    64.7 Hectares
    25 KM NORTH OF LEMBERG
    [49.839683, 24.029717]
  • ISC Code: 9329
    TREATY FOUR RESERVE GROUNDS NO. 77
    99.2 Hectares
    ADJACENT TO AND WEST OF FORT QU'APPELLE
    [50.75775059999999, -103.7889711]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Okanese 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 Okanese 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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