| Blood First Nation
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+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Blood (ISC Code: 435)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 13025
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 11/27/2028
- CHIEF: ROY FOX
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 26
- FLOYD PETER BIG HEAD Edit
- CLARENCE ROY BLACK WATER Edit
- DIANDRA JAE BRUISED HEAD Edit
- WINSTON JOHN DAY CHIEF Edit
- MICKEY ANTHONY DAY RIDER JR Edit
- DOROTHY THERESA FIRST RIDER Edit
- MARTIN HEAVY HEAD Edit
- TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR Edit
- RICHARD RED CROW Edit
- MARIA BERNADETTE RUSSELL Edit
- MARCEL PATRICK WEASEL HEAD Edit
- ROY FOX Edit
- PIINAAKOYIM BUCKSKIN TAILFEATHERS Edit
- TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR Edit
- PATRICK BLACK PLUME Edit
- CLARENCE BLACK WATER Edit
- KYLA CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS Edit
- BETH ANN DAYCHIEF Edit
- DOROTHY FIRST RIDER Edit
- ELLIOT FOX Edit
- JOHN LITTLE BEAR Edit
- KIRBY MANY FINGERS Edit
- MARIA RUSSELL Edit
- PIINAAKOYIM TAILFEATHERS Edit
- MARCEL WEASEL HEAD Edit
- FRANKLYN WHITE QUILLS Edit
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.bloodtribe.org/
- PHONE NUMBER: (403) 737-3753
- FAX NUMBER: (403) 737-2336
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 60, STANDOFF, AB
- EMAILS:
- Councillor FLOYD PETER BIG HEAD:
- Councillor CLARENCE ROY BLACK WATER:
- Councillor DIANDRA JAE BRUISED HEAD:
- Councillor WINSTON JOHN DAY CHIEF:
- Councillor MICKEY ANTHONY DAY RIDER JR:
- Councillor DOROTHY THERESA FIRST RIDER:
- Councillor MARTIN HEAVY HEAD:
- Councillor TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR:
- Councillor RICHARD RED CROW:
- Councillor MARIA BERNADETTE RUSSELL:
- Councillor MARCEL PATRICK WEASEL HEAD:
- Chief ROY FOX:
- Councillor PIINAAKOYIM BUCKSKIN TAILFEATHERS:
- Chief TRAVELLER PLAITED HAIR:
- Councillor PATRICK BLACK PLUME:
- Councillor CLARENCE BLACK WATER:
- Councillor KYLA CROW SPREADS HIS WINGS:
- Councillor BETH ANN DAYCHIEF:
- Councillor DOROTHY FIRST RIDER:
- Councillor ELLIOT FOX:
- Councillor JOHN LITTLE BEAR:
- Councillor KIRBY MANY FINGERS:
- Councillor MARIA RUSSELL:
- Councillor PIINAAKOYIM TAILFEATHERS:
- Councillor MARCEL WEASEL HEAD:
- Councillor FRANKLYN WHITE QUILLS:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6645
BLOOD 148
134292.9 Hectares
30 KM S/S OF/DE FORT MCLEOD
[49.7223893, -113.4030896] -
ISC Code: 6646
BLOOD 148A
1971.7 Hectares
LEFT BANK OF THE BELLY RIVER, ABOUT 1.5 MILES NORTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY
[49.0469895, -113.7158716]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Blood 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 Blood 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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