| Heiltsuk First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Heiltsuk (ISC Code: 538)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2530
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 08/08/2026
- CHIEF: MARILYN SLETT
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 12
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.heiltsuknation.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 957-2381
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 957-2544
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 880, BELLA BELLA, BC
- EMAILS:
- Chief MARILYN SLETT:
- Councillor EVANGELINE CLIFTON:
- Councillor WILLIAM GLADSTONE, SR.:
- Councillor CARRIE HUMCHITT:
- Councillor JACQUELYN NADRAZSKY:
- Councillor DAWN HALL (WILSON):
- Councillor LOUISA HOUSTY-JONES:
- Councillor MARIA MARTIN:
- Councillor RYAN PEERS:
- Councillor CLARK J. WILSON:
- Councillor GEORGE YOUNG SR.:
- Councillor EARL NEWMAN, SR.:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7873
KOKYET 1
74.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, ON SOUTHWEST TIP OF YEO ISLAND
[52.2796343, -128.1907389] -
ISC Code: 9211
KLUEMT 15
50.2 Hectares
15 KM NORTH OF NEW BELLA BELLA
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7857
BELLA BELLA 1
656.5 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 3, ON EAST SHORE OF CAMPBELL ISLAND
[52.1586434, -128.15258] -
ISC Code: 7862
CLATSE 5
89.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF THE CLATSE RIVER, ROSCOE INLET
[52.3316191, -127.8391568] -
ISC Code: 7874
GRIEF ISLAND 2
30.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ALL OF GRIEF ISLAND, NEAR SOUTHWEST TIP OF YEO ISLAND
[52.28106039999999, -128.2095174] -
ISC Code: 7859
HOONEES 2
8.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON SOUTHERN TIP OF FLORENCE PENINSULA
[52.3166884, -127.9707336] -
ISC Code: 7865
HOWEET 8
246.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3 AT MOUTH OF FANNIER CREEK, COOPER INLET NORTH SHORE OF HUNTER ISLAND
[52.0372464, -128.0631897] -
ISC Code: 7867
KAJUSTUS 10
6.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, NORTH SHORE OF DENNEY ISLAND
[52.15437559999999, -128.0481688] -
ISC Code: 7864
KISAMEET 7
6.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 2, ON KISAMEET BAY, SOUTHWEST SHORE OF KING ISLAND
[51.9636302, -127.8760026] -
ISC Code: 7866
KUNSOOT 9
38.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF KUNSOOT RIVER, NORTH SHORE OF DENNY ISLAND
[52.15077549999999, -128.0074301] -
ISC Code: 7875
KYARTI 3
0.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, A SMALL ISLAND OFF SOUTHWEST SHORE OF YEO ISLAND IN SPILLER CHANNEL
[52.3552496, -128.11901] -
ISC Code: 7876
NEEKAS 4
4.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, ON POINT ON NORTH SHORE OF NEEKAS INLET WEST SIDE OF SPILLER CHANNEL
[52.4735133, -128.1608003] -
ISC Code: 7861
NOOTA 4
6.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3 AT MOUTH OF ROSCOE RIVER NORTH SIDE OF ROSCOE INLET
[52.4779328, -127.7426247] -
ISC Code: 7870
YEO ISLAND 13
4.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1373, ON SOUTHEASTERLY SHORE OF YEO ISLAND, FRONTING ON RETURN CHANNEL
[52.301021, -128.1170515] -
ISC Code: 7877
TANKEAH 5
13.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF TANKEAH RIVER, INTO SPILLER CHANEL, EAST SHORE OF DON PENINSULA
[52.4987471, -128.1643743] -
ISC Code: 7868
WERKINELLEK 11
25.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, ON NORTH END OF DUCK ISLAND AT SOUTH END OF QUEENS SOUND
[51.9212226, -128.4738261] -
ISC Code: 7869
YELLERTLEE NO. 12
65.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 2, SOUTH END OF GOOSE ISLAND, WEST OF QUEENS SOUND
[43.9840719, -117.6277515] -
ISC Code: 7871
POLE ISLAND 14
0.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1374, IN GUNBOAT PASSAGE, NORTH OF DENNY ISLAND
[52.1737134, -128.0937574] -
ISC Code: 7860
QUARTCHA 3
13.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, AT MOUTH OF QUARTCHA RIVER, NORTH SHORE OF ROSCOE INLET
[52.5121707, -127.8416152] -
ISC Code: 7863
ELCHO 6
32.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RGE. 3, AT MOUTH OF THE ELCHO RIVER, ELCHO HARBOUR, NORTH SIDE OF DEAN CHANNEL
[52.4014438, -127.5336604] -
ISC Code: 7872
ISLAND 14A
0.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1375 TWO SMALL ISLANDS IN GUNBOAT PASSAGE ONE MILE NORTH OF BELLA BELLA
[52.1612991, -128.1213138] -
ISC Code: 7878
KOQUI 6
38.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON NORTHWEST BPOINT OF DUFFERIN ISLAND, ON SEAFORTH CHANNEL
[52.23386060000001, -128.3677465] -
ISC Code: 7858
TCIMOTF 1A
6.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON GRAVE POINT, WEST SHORE OF DENNY ISLAND
[52.1483442, -128.1336512]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Heiltsuk 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 Heiltsuk 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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