| Lil'wat Nation
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+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Lil'wat Nation (ISC Code: 557)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2290
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 07/15/2027
- CHIEF: ASHLEY JOSEPH
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 13
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.lilwat.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 894-6115
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 894-6841
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 602, MOUNT CURRIE, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor TROY LEONARD BIKADI:
- Political Chief DEAN NELSON:
- Councillor MAXINE JOSEPH (BRUCE):
- Councillor MARTINA PIERRE:
- Councillor RILLA SAMPSON:
- Councillor JOSHUA (STKSIK) ANDERSON:
- Councillor HELENA EDMONDS:
- Councillor ALPHONSE WALLACE:
- Councillor RENEE WALLACE:
- Councillor JAMES WILLIAMS:
- Councillor ROXANNE (XZUMALUS) JOE:
- Councillor CHRISTOPHER WELLS:
- Community Chief ASHLEY JOSEPH:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7999
LOKLA 4
6.6 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF BIRKENHEAD RIVER 5 MILES NORTH OF PEMBERTON I.R. NO. 1
[50.322028, -122.8050498] -
ISC Code: 7998
NESUCH 3
418.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER AT NORTH END OF LILLOOET LAKE
[50.3067873, -122.6506347] -
ISC Code: 7996
MOUNT CURRIE 1
77.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT AT CONFLUENCE OF LILLOOET AND BURKENHEAD RIVERS
[50.3098952, -122.7185711] -
ISC Code: 8005
MOUNT CURRIE 10
47.1 Hectares
W/O OF/DE CREEKSIDE
[50.3163843, -122.7173501] -
ISC Code: 8003
MOUNT CURRIE 8
332.3 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. DESG. LOTS 98&99, G.1. ON THE ISLAND IN LILL- OOET RVE, AT THE CONF. OF BIRKENHEAD RVR, BTWN RESV. 1 & 3
[50.308334, -122.6960806] -
ISC Code: 8004
CHALLETKOHUM 9
1.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER EAST OF I.R. NO 5, DESIGNATED LOT 3863 GR. 1
[50.0599818, -122.5392398] -
ISC Code: 7997
MOUNT CURRIE 2
61.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON ISLAND IN PEMBERTON RIVER 2 MILES WEST OF I.R. NO. 1.
[50.3080188, -122.7519239] -
ISC Code: 8001
MOUNT CURRIE 6
1619.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER NORTH OF RESERVE NO. 3
[50.3286176, -122.6637808] -
ISC Code: 8000
CHALLETKOHUM 5
0.6 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF LILLOOET RIVER 1 MILE NORTH OF BAPTISTE SMITH I.R. NO 1B
[50.0607046, -122.5406515] -
ISC Code: 8002
MOUNT CURRIE 7
129.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON NORTH SIDE OF I.R. NO. 6
[50.3442909, -122.6919118]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Lil'wat 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 Lil'wat 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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