shoo-SWAP | Shuswap Band First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
An Indigenous First Nations community in British Columbia, the Shuswap Band maintains traditional connections to the land and waters of the Columbia Valley region.
- Name: Shuswap Band (ISC Code: 605)
- Former Names: Shuswap Nation, Columbia Valley First Nation
- Band Style: First Nations
- Cultural Area: Interior British Columbia, Columbia Valley
- Indigenous Language: Secwepemctsin
- Number of Registered Members: 307
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.shuswapband.net/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 341-3678
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 341-3683
- ADDRESS: RR#2, 3A - 492 Arrow Road, INVERMERE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7437
ST. MARY'S 1A
792.5 Hectares
KOOTNAY DIST, PART OF LOT 1, GP.1, AT ST., EUGENE MISSION, 6 MILES NORTH OF CRANBROOK, ON THE ST. MARY'S RIVER
[49.5823303, -115.7668786] -
ISC Code: 7428
SHUSWAP
1074.0 Hectares
EAST KOOTENAY DISTRICT, ON THE LEFT BANK OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER, 1 MILE NORTH OF INVERMERE
[50.5064562, -116.0291433]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Shuswap Band 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 Shuswap Band 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
Downloadable Court Decisions
Add- Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band v. August-Sjodin
- For the Peter of the August-Sjodin Family,: sp17uwe./:secwepemc v. Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band
- Noel v. Little Shuswap Indian Band
- Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band v August-Sjodin
- Noel v. Little Shuswap Indian Band
- For the Peter of the August-Sjodin Family,: sp17uwe./:secwepemc v. Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band
- Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band v. August-Sjodin
Media Reports
Media Reports
Add- Shuswap Band, BC Hydro sign historic relationship agreement 2025-01-05 02:06:12 UTC
- Skwlāx band in Shuswap takes first step home in wildfire recovery 2025-01-05 02:06:12 UTC
- East Kootenay events for Indigenous Peoples Day 2025-01-05 02:06:12 UTC
- Indigenous connections 2025-01-05 02:06:12 UTC
- RCMP probes B.C.'s Shuswap First Nation finances 2025-01-05 02:06:13 UTC
- Shuswap Band presents their ‘Guardians’ 2025-01-05 02:06:14 UTC
- Indigenous Connections - Yoho National Park 2025-01-05 02:06:14 UTC
- Little Shuswap Band aims to bar its own member from repetitive legal claims 2025-01-05 02:06:14 UTC
- Historic sockeye salmon run in the Shuswap for local Indigenous band 2025-01-05 02:06:13 UTC
- Trails of Tears, and Hope 2025-01-05 02:06:13 UTC
- Shuswap band carves canoes for 1st time in 60 years 2025-01-05 02:06:13 UTC
- Pellsqepts Spring Winds Festival moves south for Shuswap return 2025-01-05 02:06:15 UTC
- Land swap between feds and First Nation may leave some property owners without access 2025-01-05 02:06:13 UTC
- Shuswap Indigenous band loses 85 structures to Bush Creek wildfire 2025-01-05 02:06:14 UTC
- Shuswap Band holds ceremony to honour 215 unmarked graves found one year ago 2025-01-05 02:06:15 UTC
- Shuswap Band to host live comedy show 2025-01-05 02:06:14 UTC
- Shuswap Band monitoring for chronic wasting disease 2025-01-05 02:06:15 UTC
- Shuswap Band holds election 2025-01-05 02:06:15 UTC
- New name for provincial park a welcome change 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- Second salmon release brings ceremony, culture back to Columbia headwaters 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- Historical trade routes evolving for SIB 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- CMH partners with Shuswap Indian Band 2025-01-05 02:06:17 UTC
- National Indigenous Peoples Day is upon us 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- Shuswap Band included in EMBC pilot project 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- Columbia Valley First Nations celebrate together 2025-01-05 02:06:15 UTC
- Guilty plea expected from former Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band chief 2025-01-05 02:06:16 UTC
- Archeological assessment reveals evidence of ancient pit house 2025-01-05 02:06:17 UTC
- New sweat lodge at Shuswap Lake aims to draw tourists 2025-01-05 02:06:17 UTC
- Former Little Shuswap Lake Band thriving despite loss of Quaaout Lodge accommodation 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Name change to include traditional Splatsin language for Enderby Cliffs park 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Arthur Manuel 2025-01-05 05:17:25 UTC
- SIB health director reflects on opportunity 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Shuswap Band memorializing land through plant identification book 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Listening to our Indigenous Elders, their wisdom and concerns 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- North Okanagan-Shuswap school district name to get Indigenous update 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Large fire reported at Quaaout Lodge and Spa in Chase, B.C. 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- ‘Seven grandfather teachings’ respected 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Stay or flee: the decisions First Nations people are making in the face of B.C. wildfires 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Columbia River salmon data now available on Pacific Salmon Explorer 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Heart disease claims life of prominent Shuswap Aboriginal leader 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Splatsin: BC Hydro decision to remove Shuswap River dam disregards title and rights 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Lessons about the importance of the drum 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- CBEEN welcomes Jenna Jasek as new Indigenous director 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Highway 1 four-laning construction to begin in Shuswap 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- “Maybe they are happy to be home:” Watching the salmon run in British Columbia’s Adams River 2025-01-05 05:17:25 UTC
- Indigenous leader, activist, Arthur Manuel dead at 66 2025-01-05 05:17:26 UTC
- Pellsqepts Spring Winds Festival moves south for Shuswap return 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Incorporating culture into work | Columbia Valley, Ktunaxa Nation, Kyaknuq+i?it – Shuswap 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Interactive path in B.C.'s Interior blends traditional storytelling and technology 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Enderby Cliffs being renamed to reflect Splatsin sacred connection 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Plans to rename Roderick Haig-Brown Park proceed 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Salmon Arm/Switzmalph members of Neskonlith Band make plans to separate 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- Deadline for First Nations Drinking Water Settlement claim extended 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
- North Okanagan-Shuswap school district to move ahead with new Secwepemc name 2025-01-06 09:41:04 UTC
Academic Research
Academic Research
Add- Maps of experience: Shuswap narratives of place 2025
- Traditional ways Shuswap people identified and nurtured gifted and talented girls: Shuswap eminent women tell their stories 2025
- “Music Unites (First) Nations:”(Im) Possible Soundscapes in Tomson Highway's Plays Rose and Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout 2025
- Communion and communication: Learning from the Shuswap 2025
- The Splatsin Cooke Creek Culture Camp and the Ironies of Access to the Shuswap River 2025
- Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Plant Resources of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation 2025
- Shuswap and Okanagan First Nation Root Food Protocols 2025
- Re Séme7 Westes tek Boston 2025
- Biodiversity of the Shuswap-South Thompson region: A cross-cultural overview 2025
- A sobriety movement among the Shuswap Indians of Alkali Lake 2025
- Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Plant Resources of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation 2025
- Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Plant Resources of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation 2025
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