| Leq'á:mel First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Leq'á:mel First Nation (ISC Code: 579)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 540
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.lakahahmen.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 826-7976
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 826-0362
- ADDRESS: 43101 LEQ'A: MEL WAY, DEROCHE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8070
LAKAHAHMEN 11
38.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. IN SECS. 5&6 TP24 ECM ON RIGHT BANK OF NICOMEN SLOUGH AT FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF DEROCHE CREEK
[49.18372, -122.0701202] -
ISC Code: 8062
YAALSTRICK 1
114.9 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, AN ISLAND IN THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DEROCHE C.P. STATION
[49.1602968, -122.0575904] -
ISC Code: 8068
ZAITSCULLACHAN 9
22.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINISTER DIST, IN SEC 5 ON RIGHT BANK OF ZAITS-CULLACHAN SLOUGH, FRASER RIVER
[49.1853753, -122.0402619] -
ISC Code: 8065
PAPEKWATCHIN 4
96.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, IN SEC. 23 TO 26, TP.20, ECM ON SOUTH SHORE OF NICOMEN ISLAND, FRASER RIVER
[49.2057179, -122.910956] -
ISC Code: 8067
HOLACHTEN 8
110.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. IN SEC 9 15 & 16 TWP 24 ECM ON RIGHT BANK OF NICOMEN SLOUGH OF THE FRASER RIVER
[49.2038376, -122.032942] -
ISC Code: 8071
SUMAS CEMETERY 12
2.5 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, NEAR MOUTH OF SUMAS RIVER
[49.1377721, -122.0995854] -
ISC Code: 8063
LACKAWAY 2
15.8 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. IN SEC 20 TWP 23 ECM ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF WILSON SLOUGH
[36.5895679, -81.33648889999999] -
ISC Code: 9657
PEKW'XE:YLES (PECKQUAYLIS)
10.3 Hectares
[49.1434849, -122.2745945] -
ISC Code: 8064
LAKWAY CEMETERY 3
4.0 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. IN SEC.21&28,TP.23,ECM ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER 1/2 MILE E OF MOUTH OF WILSON SLOUGH
[36.5895679, -81.33648889999999] -
ISC Code: 8069
SKWEAHM 10
69.4 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF NICOMA SLOUGH, 1 MILE SOUTH OF DEROCHE C.P. STATION
[51.51053839999999, -0.5950405999999999] -
ISC Code: 8066
AYLECHOOTLOOK 5
8.1 Hectares
NEW WESTMINSTER DIST. IN SEC 13 TWP 20 ECM AT JUNCTION OF SUMAS RIVER AND VEDDER CANAL, NORTH OF LOT 366 C.G.
[49.1227961, -122.100224]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Leq'á:mel First 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 Leq'á:mel First 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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