| Squamish First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Squamish (ISC Code: 555)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 4639
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.squamish.net
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 980-4553
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 980-4523
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 86131, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor KRISTEN TIYALTELUT RIVERS:
- Councillor CHIEF DICK WILLIAMS:
- Councillor JOYCE WILLIAMS:
- Councillor SHAYLA JACOBS:
- Councillor ANN WHONNOCK SYEXWALIYA:
- Councillor WILSON WILLIAMS:
- Councillor SEMPULYAN STEWART GONZALES:
- Councillor DUSTIN RIVERS:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9
KITSILANO NO. 6
4.4 Hectares
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, NEAR ENGLISH BAY
[49.2731715, -123.1426172] -
ISC Code: 7990
KWUM KWUM
6.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN HOWE SOUND, THE WESTERLY OF TWO DEFENCE ISLANDS NORTHEAST OF ANVIL ISLAND
[49.5786917, -123.284645] -
ISC Code: 7977
POQUIOSIN & SKAMAIN 13
45.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7820421, -123.1753841] -
ISC Code: 7980
SEAICHEM 16
27.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST, ON EAST BANK OF KOWTAIN SLOUGH OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES BELOW MOUTH OF CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7817234, -123.1784759] -
ISC Code: 7970
SKOWISHIN 7
29.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER BETWEEN LOTS 1178 AND 1518
[49.931529, -123.3001204] -
ISC Code: 7985
KAIKALAHUN 25
11.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND SOUTH OF PORT MELON EAST OF LOT 1365
[49.51818309999999, -123.4947825] -
ISC Code: 7972
POYAM 9
0.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.9899334, -123.3246208] -
ISC Code: 7974
SKOWISHIN GRAVEYARD 10
0.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER NEAR MOUTH OF ASHLU CREEK, OPPOSITE LOT 986
[49.9089453, -123.2932917] -
ISC Code: 7982
YEKWAUPSUM 18
2.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. LOT 4263,G.1, NEAR LEFT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES FROM MOUTH ON HOWE SOUND
[49.4725075, -123.2758925] -
ISC Code: 7983
YEKWAUPSUM 19
1.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, 3 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH OF HOWE SOUND
[49.7350625, -123.1606453] -
ISC Code: 7975
CHEAKAMUS 11
1807.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, AT AND NORTH OF THE JUNCTION OF THE SQUAMISH AND CHEAKAMUS RIVERS
[49.8020801, -123.1955997] -
ISC Code: 7986
CHEKWELP 26
11.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON THE WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND WEST OF KEATS ISLAND
[49.4095198, -123.4978534] -
ISC Code: 7967
MISSION 1
59.6 Hectares
NEW WEST. DIST ON N. SHORE OF BURRARD INLET ON WAGG & MOSQUITO CREEKS BOUNDED ON THE N. & E. BY CITY OF N. VANCOUVER
[49.3199816, -123.0724139] -
ISC Code: 7988
SCHALTUUCH 27
0.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST., SMALL ISLAND NORTH OF SHELTER ISLAND IN SHOAL CHANNEL OF HOWE SOUND, W. OF KEATS ISLAND
[49.4034067, -123.4780611] -
ISC Code: 7984
STAWAMUS 24
30.9 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, LOT 4267,G.1, AT MOUTH OF STAWAMUS RIVER HEAD OF HOWE SOUND 1 MILE S.E. OF SQUAMISH
[49.6914727, -123.149425] -
ISC Code: 7976
YOOKWITZ 12
9.3 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.7909456, -123.1922858] -
ISC Code: 7979
AIKWUCKS 15
11.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.7604994, -123.1620934] -
ISC Code: 7969
CAPILANO 5
155.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF BURRARD INLET AT FIRST NARROWS, N. END OF LIONS GATE BRIDGE
[49.3217709, -123.1292116] -
ISC Code: 7987
CHEKWELP 26A
0.2 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF HOWE SOUND NORTHWEST OF KEATS ISLAND NORTHEAST OF I.R. NO. 26
[49.3984929, -123.4507319] -
ISC Code: 7968
SEYMOUR CREEK 2
45.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. ON N. SHORE OF BURRARD INLET, ON RIGHT BANK OF SEYMOUR CREEK, NEAR MOUTH OF SECOND NARROWS
[49.3079001, -123.0243128] -
ISC Code: 7971
CHUCKCHUCK 8
0.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN LOT 1185, C.G., ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER
[49.7016339, -123.1558121] -
ISC Code: 7989
DEFENCE ISLAND 28
1.7 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT IN HOWE SOUND, N.E. FROM ANVIL ISLAND THE EASTERLY OF TWO ISLANDS CALLED DEFENCE ISLANDS
[49.5761273, -123.2748921] -
ISC Code: 7981
KOWTAIN 17
20.8 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON THE LEFT BANK OF KOWTAIN SLOUGH ON THE SQUAMISH RIVER 4 MILES FROM MOUTH ON HOWE SOUND
[49.7428366, -123.1412404] -
ISC Code: 7978
WAIWAKUM 14
15.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SQUAMISH RIVER 2 MILES BELOW MOUTH OF THE CHEAKAMUS RIVER
[49.77080309999999, -123.1623942]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Squamish 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 Squamish 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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