| Tla'amin Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Tla'amin Nation (ISC Code: 554)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1245
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.tlaaminnation.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 483-9646
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 483-9769
- ADDRESS: 4779 KLAHANIE ROAD, POWELL RIVER, BC
- EMAILS:
- Legislative Member LARRY LOUIE:
- Hegus JOHN HACKETT:
- Legislative Member LEONARD HARRY:
- Legislative Member DILLON JOHNSON:
- Legislative Member LOSA LUAIFOA:
- Legislative Member BRANDON PETERS:
- Legislative Member LORI WILSON:
- Legislative Member ERIK BLANEY:
- Legislative Member GLORIA FRANCIS:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7961
SLIAMMON 1
778.8 Hectares
NEW WESTMINISTER DISTRICT, ON THE STRAIT OF GEORGIA, ON THE SLIAMMON CREEK, 2 MILES NORTHWEST OF POWELL RIVER
[49.898488, -124.603327] -
ISC Code: 7962
HARWOOD ISLAND 2
847.8 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. AN ISLAND IN STRAIT OF GEORGIA N OF TEXADA ISLAND
[49.6596634, -124.4121947] -
ISC Code: 7965
TOKENATCH 5
21.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF OKEOVER ARM OF MALASPINA INLET
[49.96241380000001, -124.6767556] -
ISC Code: 7963
PAUKEANUM 3
80.9 Hectares
SAYWARD DISTRICT, ON CORTES ISLAND, ON WEST SHORE NEAR SOUTH TIP, NORTH OF SMELT BAY
[50.0478515, -124.9917632] -
ISC Code: 7964
TOQUANA 4
160.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF THEODOSIA ARM OF MALASPINA INLET
[50.0839174, -124.643162] -
ISC Code: 7966
KAHKAYKAY 6
18.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON GRACE HARBOUR, SOUTH SIDE OF GGIFFORD ENINSULA EAST OF MALASPINA INLET
[50.0630921, -124.7546729]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Tla'amin 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 Tla'amin 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
Academic Research
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