| Xaxli'p First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Xaxli'p (ISC Code: 592)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1129
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.xaxlip.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 256-4800
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 256-4803
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 1330, LILLOOET, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8120
FOUNTAIN 1
136.8 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON FOUNTAIN CREEK, NEAR MOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES S.E. OF FOUNTAIN P.G.E. STATION
[50.7342153, -121.8625001] -
ISC Code: 8134
FOUNTAIN 10
31.7 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5280 ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 1/2 MILE NORTHEAST OF MOUTH OF THE BRIDGE RIVER
[50.7587534, -121.9242101] -
ISC Code: 8123
FOUNTAIN 1C
11.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT LOT 702, SOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER, WEST OF THE ADJOINING I.R. NO. 1B
[50.739317, -121.8848735] -
ISC Code: 8124
FOUNTAIN 1D
14.6 Hectares
ILLIOOT DISTRICT, LOT 1160, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 1
[50.7445454, -121.8641575] -
ISC Code: 8127
FOUNTAIN 3A
19.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, AN ADDITION TO I.R. NO. 3 ON THE SOUTH
[50.7625322, -121.8335428] -
ISC Code: 8132
FOUNTAIN CREEK 8
16.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 4370 ON FOUNTAIN CREEK, 3 MILES FROM MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[50.7067336, -121.8365592] -
ISC Code: 8129
QUATLENEMO 5
97.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON FOUNTAIN CREEK, AT NORTH END OF QUATLENEMO LAKE, IN THE VALLEY OF THREE LAKES
[50.67557420000001, -121.8085334] -
ISC Code: 8131
DRY SALMON 7
2.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF BRIDGE RIVER
[50.74744279999999, -121.9298875] -
ISC Code: 8135
FOUNTAIN 11
26.3 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5278, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES BELOW MOUTH OF THE BRIDGE RIVER
[50.7204781, -121.90993] -
ISC Code: 8136
FOUNTAIN 12
40.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 4319, ON FOUNTAIN CREEK BETWEEN FOUN- TAIN I.R. NO. 4 AND QUATLENEMO I.R. NO. 5
[50.6864523, -121.8083425] -
ISC Code: 8121
FOUNTAIN 1A
509.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RVR AT MOUTH OF FOUNTAIN CREEK, LOT 5282
[50.7372323, -121.8383549] -
ISC Code: 8125
FOUNTAIN 2
51.7 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER JUST WEST OF FOUNTAIN P.G.E. STATION
[50.5666362, -122.6978597] -
ISC Code: 8126
FOUNTAIN 3
204.1 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, SOUTH OF SALLUS CREEK ON THE CLINTON-ILLIOOET ROAD
[50.7829686, -121.8540766] -
ISC Code: 8133
FOUNTAIN 9
20.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5281 WEST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO.1
[50.7369479, -121.8748695] -
ISC Code: 8130
CHILHIL 6
266.3 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON DIVIDE BETWEEN FOUNTAIN CREEK AND CINQUEFOIL CREEK, SOUTH OF CHILHIL LAKE
[50.64069900000001, -121.7999186] -
ISC Code: 8122
FOUNTAIN 1B
69.6 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 1, GP. 2, SOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF FOUNTAIN P.G.E. STATION
[50.7403148, -121.8804148] -
ISC Code: 8128
FOUNTAIN 4
64.7 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON FOUNTAIN CREEK AT MOUTHOF RUSTY CREEK SOUTH OF LOT 4116
[50.6925344, -121.8096941]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Xaxli'p 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 Xaxli'p 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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