| Mikisew Cree First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Mikisew Cree First Nation (ISC Code: 461)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 3273
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.atc97.org/mcfn.html
- PHONE NUMBER: (780) 697-3740
- FAX NUMBER: (780) 697-3826
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 90, FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6734
ALLISON BAY 219
1861.0 Hectares
3 MILES NORTHEAST OF FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA, ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ATHABASCA
[58.71332839999999, -111.1574916] -
ISC Code: 6747
CHARLES LAKE 225
64.5 Hectares
ISLAND ON CHARLES LAKE, IN NE CORNER OF ALBERTA, INCLUDES PARTS OF SEC 26, 27, 34 & 35 TWP 125 RGE 4 W4M
[59.8987053, -110.5911118] -
ISC Code: 6746
CORNWALL LAKE 224
69.3 Hectares
PART OF UNNAMED ISLAND IN CORNWALL LAKE, IN NE CORNER OF ALBERTA, IN PARTS OF SEC 15 & 22 TWP 122 RGE 4 W4M
[59.6021097, -110.594784] -
ISC Code: 6729
DEVIL'S GATE 220
819.1 Hectares
10 KM NORTH OF FORT CHIPEWYAN
[58.71332839999999, -111.1574916] -
ISC Code: 8495
DOG HEAD 218
34.8 Hectares
LOCATED WITHIN THE FORT CHIPEWYAN SETTLEMENT
[58.7114157, -111.1829481] -
ISC Code: 9136
PEACE POINT 222
518.0 Hectares
WITHIN WOOD BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK AT PEACE POINT, ALBERTA
[59.1231356, -112.4369711] -
ISC Code: 6735
SANDY POINT 221
204.0 Hectares
ON NORTH SHORE OF LAKE ATHABASCA IN PART OF TWP 114 RGE 5 W4M 17 MILES EAST OF WOOD BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK
[58.9374584, -110.7368524] -
ISC Code: 6745
COLLIN LAKE 223
36.4 Hectares
ON NORTH SHORE OF COLIN LAKE IN NE CORNER OF ALBERTA, IN PART OF SEC 7 TWP 122 RGE 1 & PART OF SEC 12 TWP 122 RGE 2
[59.586274, -110.1765185] -
ISC Code: 6733
OLD FORT 217
1509.0 Hectares
NEAR THE SE CORNER OF WOOD BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK ON E BANK OF ATHABASCA RIVER IN TWP 108 RGE 9 & 10 & TWP 109 RGE 9 W4M
[58.41292249999999, -111.4984981]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Mikisew Cree 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 Mikisew Cree 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
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