| Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation (ISC Code: 594)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 597
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.tskwaylaxw.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 256-4204
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 256-4058
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 2200, LILLOOET, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8145
PAVILION 1A
16.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 2983, G1, C.G., 1 MILE UP MCKAY CREEK FROM MOUTH OF FRASER RIVER
[50.91312260000001, -121.8997661] -
ISC Code: 8144
PAVILION 1
881.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER NORTH OF PAVILION CREEK
[50.88281569999999, -121.8446617] -
ISC Code: 9143
TS'KW'AYLAXW 5
16.1 Hectares
20 KM SOUTHEAST OF LILLOOET
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 79470
PAVILION 1
3.0 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8146
LEON CREEK 2
472.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF LEON CREEK
[51.00627100000001, -121.9248858] -
ISC Code: 8147
LEON CREEK 2A
176.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT LOT 5291, ON ADDITION TO I.R. NO. 2 ON THE SOUTH AND WEST
[50.9938872, -121.9321812] -
ISC Code: 8149
PAVILION 3A
256.2 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M, NORTH OF AND ADJOINING MARBLE CANYON I.R. NO. 3
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
ISC Code: 8148
MARBLE CANYON 3
263.1 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SEC 26 27 28 33 & 34 TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M ON PAVILION - HAT CREEK ROAD
[50.8198741, -121.6658099] -
ISC Code: 8150
PAVILION 4
45.3 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, FRACTIONAL SW 1/4 SEC 26 TWP 21 RGE 27 W6M ON PAVILION-HAT CREEK ROAD, ADJOINS MARBLE CANYON I.R. #3
[50.674522, -120.3272674]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Ts'kw'aylaxw 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 Ts'kw'aylaxw 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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