| English River First 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 English River First Nation is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: English River First Nation (ISC Code: 400)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1882
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.erfn.net/
- PHONE NUMBER: (306) 396-2066
- FAX NUMBER: (306) 396-2155
- ADDRESS: GENERAL DELIVERY, PATUANAK, SK
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 10048
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION MAWDSLEY LAKE RESERVE 1
1195.6 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6597
DIPPER RAPIDS INDIAN RESERVE NO.192C
831.3 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9997
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION LEAF RAPIDS RESERVE NO.
227.5 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9683
GRASSWOODS INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192J
54.4 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9194
CREE LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192G
1607.4 Hectares
WEST SHORE OF CREE LAKE
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9917
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION HAULTAIN LAKE INDIAN RE
201.2 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 9916
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION BARKWELL BAY INDIAN RES
2344.0 Hectares
[20.593684, 78.96288] -
ISC Code: 9964
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION BEAUVAL FORKS RESERVE 1
1.4 Hectares
SASKATCHEWAN
[55.15217999999999, -107.607293] -
ISC Code: 10000
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION CABLE BAY CREE LAKE IND
1071.4 Hectares
[40.5512165, -85.60236429999999] -
ISC Code: 9915
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION CABLE BAY CREE LAKE IND
538.3 Hectares
[40.5512165, -85.60236429999999] -
ISC Code: 9930
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION FLATSTONE LAKE INDIAN R
230.5 Hectares
[55.91752289999999, -107.7175522] -
ISC Code: 9385
ENGLISH RIVER INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192H
42.9 Hectares
AN ISLAND IN PORTER LAKE SASKATCHEWAN
[52.9399159, -106.4508639] -
ISC Code: 6599
ILE A LA CROSSE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192E
6.0 Hectares
5 MI E OF ILE A LA CROSSE, ON E SHORE OF LAC ILE A LA CROSSE TWP 74 RANGE 12 W3M
[55.4505648, -107.9036302] -
ISC Code: 6594
LA PLONGE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192
9487.2 Hectares
19 KM S/S OF/DE ILE A LA CROSSE
[55.4505648, -107.9036302] -
ISC Code: 6623
PRIMEAU LAKE 192F
1690.0 Hectares
TWPS 79 & 80, RGES 8 & 9, W3M
[55.89240659999999, -107.2571036] -
ISC Code: 6598
WAPACHEWUNAK INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192D
3180.6 Hectares
NORTH/NORD OF/DU LAC ILE A LA CROSSE
[55.97219, -107.7332551] -
ISC Code: 6595
ELAK DASE INDIAN RESERVE NO.192A
1390.5 Hectares
27 MI S.E. OF PINE R ON CHURCHILL R AND KNEE LAKE TWP 79 RANGE 5 W3M
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 10047
ENGLISH RIVER FIRST NATION SLUSH LAKE RESERVE 192Q
683.1 Hectares
[55.91752289999999, -107.7175522] -
ISC Code: 6596
KNEE LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 192B
487.2 Hectares
17 MI S.E. OF PINE RIVER, ON CHURCHILL RIVER AND ON N SHORE OF KNEE LAKE TWP 79 RANGE 7 W3M
[46.7180163, -94.4041625]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The English River 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 English River 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]
Consultations and Referrals
Band Business Interests
Court Records
Media Reports
Academic Research
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