| Homalco 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 Homalco is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Homalco (ISC Code: 552)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 488
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/436
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 923-4979
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 923-4987
- ADDRESS: 1218 BUTE CRESCENT, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7913
AUPE 6
5.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF CALM CHANNEL SOUTH OF LOT 1908
[50.3367959, -125.0777841] -
ISC Code: 7906
HOMALCO 1
282.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF HOMATHKO RIVER AT HEAD OF BUTE INLET
[50.9415749, -124.8722847] -
ISC Code: 7909
POTATO POINT 3
0.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF BUTE INLET, 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF HOMALCO I.R. NO. 1
[50.9269561, -124.8567151] -
ISC Code: 9038
HOMALCO 9
66.8 Hectares
LOT A SECTION 17 TOWNSHIP 1 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER
[49.9489021, -125.2437082] -
ISC Code: 7911
MUSHKIN 5
4.2 Hectares
SAYWARD DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF SONORA ISLAND WEST OF MOUTH OF BUTE INLET
[50.3463006, -125.1503452] -
ISC Code: 7914
AUPE 6A
66.3 Hectares
COAST DIST. LTS 430 & 1836, RANGE 1, 2 SEPARATE PARCELS NEAR ENTRACE TO BUTE INLET ADJOIN I.R. NO. 6
[50.33227189999999, -125.07065] -
ISC Code: 7915
BARTLETT ISLAND 7
3.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 1922, RG. 1, IN CALM CHANNEL SOUTH OF ENTRANCE TO BUTE INLET.
[50.3272308, -125.0841942] -
ISC Code: 7907
HOMALCO 2
3.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF HOMATHKO RIVER AT HEAD OF BUTE INLET
[50.95075689999999, -124.861666] -
ISC Code: 7910
ORFORD BAY 4
271.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT AT MOUTH OF ORFORD RIVER AT ORFORD BAY EAST SIDE OF BUTE INLET
[50.5989339, -124.8406696] -
ISC Code: 7916
BEAR BAY 8
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT LOT 1048, RG. 1, AT MOUTH OF BEAR RIVER, BEAR BAY, WEST SIDE OF BUTE INLET
[50.8341878, -124.9512353] -
ISC Code: 7908
HOMALCO 2A
32.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 1047, ON LEFT BANK OF HOMATHKO RIVER EAST AND NORTH OF I.R. NO. 2
[50.9499746, -124.8585212] -
ISC Code: 7912
MUSHKIN 5A
4.0 Hectares
SAYWARD DISTRICT LOT 1204, ON THE EAST SHORE OF SONORA ISLAND WEST OF I.R. NO. 5
[50.3461722, -125.1528435]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Homalco 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 Homalco 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
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