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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Ocean Man (ISC Code: 408)
  • Former Names:
  • Band Style:
  • Cultural Area:
  • Indigenous Language:
  • Number of Registered Members: 575
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 06/02/2025
  • CHIEF: CONNIE BIG EAGLE
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 5

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: /nations/346
  • PHONE NUMBER: (306) 457-2679
  • FAX NUMBER: (306) 457-2933
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 157, STOUGHTON, SK
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief CONNIE BIG EAGLE:
    • Councillor CRAIG BIG EAGLE:
    • Councillor CARLA BISON:
    • Councillor TAMMY EWACK:
    • Councillor FAYE MCARTHUR:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9030
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69A
    257.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9002
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69C
    299.7 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9003
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69D
    192.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9004
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69E
    387.8 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9005
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69F
    194.2 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9006
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69G
    64.8 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9007
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69H
    616.1 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 9081
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69I
    131.1 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 10049
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69X
    64.7 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 10210
    OCEAN MAN NO.69Q
    119.8 Hectares
    South Half SEC 18 TWP 17 RGE 18 W2
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 132
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69
    1937.9 Hectares
    20 KM NE/NE OF/DE STOUGHTON
    [42.1229099, -71.10920120000002]
  • ISC Code: 9918
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69N
    128.8 Hectares
     
    [49.8037966, -102.8740952]
  • ISC Code: 9919
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69S
    194.6 Hectares
     
    [49.8082654, -102.8921044]
  • ISC Code: 9977
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69U
    60.3 Hectares
     
    [49.8316757, -103.3228707]
  • ISC Code: 9001
    OCEAN MAN INDIAN RESERVE NO. 69B
    47.4 Hectares
     
    [nil, nil]
  • 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 Ocean Man 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 Ocean Man 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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