| Lake Babine Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Lake Babine Nation (ISC Code: 607)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2555
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES:
- CHIEF:
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 0
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.lakebabine.com/nation
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 692-4700
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 692-4790
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 879, BURNS LAKE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7487
BABINE 6
279.8 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, AT BABINE, NORTH END OF BAINE LAAKE
[55.3220626, -126.6204812] -
ISC Code: 7497
BABINE 16
285.3 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1357, AT NORTH END OF BABINE LAKE, WEST OF I.R. NO. 6
[55.32469460000001, -126.6497965] -
ISC Code: 7491
NE-TSAW-GREECE 10
91.5 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT ON NORTHERLY SHORE OF BABINE LAKE 18 MILES SOUTHEASTERLY FROM BABINE
[55.06453440000001, -126.4912492] -
ISC Code: 7492
NEDOATS 11
395.4 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT ON NORTHERLY SHORE OF BABINE LAKE AT OLD FORT
[55.047307, -126.3244548] -
ISC Code: 7486
NO-CUT 5
79.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF NILKITKWA LAKE, BABINE RIVER 2 MILES NORTH OF BABINE
[55.3409838, -126.6537006] -
ISC Code: 7503
PINKUT LAKE 23
4.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 2178, RANGE 5, AT NORTH END OF PINKUT LAKE
[54.4143118, -125.6779686] -
ISC Code: 7496
TADINLAY 15
187.0 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT, LOT 1358, ON NORTHERLY SHORE OF NORTH ARM OF BABINE LAKE
[55.0699951, -126.5123045] -
ISC Code: 7504
TAHLO LAKE 24
129.5 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4859, 1 MILE NORTH OF TAHLO LAKE,
[55.3535151, -126.4789341] -
ISC Code: 7501
BABINE LAKE 21B
2.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RG. 5, LOT 6682, ON SOUTHWESTERLY SHORE OF BABINE LAKE, AT DONALD LANDING
[54.4652845, -125.679571] -
ISC Code: 7499
BABINE RIVER 21
21.4 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1600, ON LEFT BANK OF BABINE RIVER AT NORTH END OF NILKITKWA LAKE
[55.40873089999999, -126.67815] -
ISC Code: 7500
BABINE RIVER 21A
21.9 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1601 ON RIGHT BANK OF BABINE RIVER, EAST OF I.R. 21
[55.41370149999999, -126.6742528] -
ISC Code: 7489
CASDEDED 8
43.3 Hectares
FORT FRANCIS DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF BABINE LAKE, 2 MILES SOUTH OF BABINE
[55.3002378, -126.6140774] -
ISC Code: 8373
CHAPEL PARK 28
3.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 1, BLOCK A, DIST, LOT 2502
[54.1667327, -125.4998947] -
ISC Code: 7493
MICHELL PIERRE 12
136.0 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT ON SOUTHERLY SHORE OF NORTH ARM OF BABINE LAKE 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF OLD FORT
[55.0296116, -126.361829] -
ISC Code: 7490
TSAK 9
615.1 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT, ON WEST SHORE OF BABINE LAKE, 12 MILES SOUTH OF BABINE
[55.1537319, -126.5978539] -
ISC Code: 7507
WOYENNE 27
12.6 Hectares
[54.2388917, -125.7617721] -
ISC Code: 7505
BABINE 25
51.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 1353, RANGE 5, AT TOPLEY LANDING WEST SHORE OF BABINE LAKE
[54.8173271, -126.1495705] -
ISC Code: 7498
BABINE LAKE 20
259.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST LOT 1366, ON NRTLY SHORE OF NORTH ARM OF BABINE LAKE, BTW NE-TSAW-GREECE IR 10, & CHANOODANDIDALCH IR 14
[41.4925374, -99.9018131] -
ISC Code: 7495
CHANOODANDIDALCH 14
95.1 Hectares
FORT FRASER DIST. LOT 1359, ON NORTHERLY SHORE OF NORTH ARM OF BABINE LAKE EAST OF ADJOINING BABINE LAKE I.R. NO. 2
[55.0591251, -126.4516367] -
ISC Code: 7488
ALPHONSE TOMMY 7
37.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF BABINE LAKE SOUTH OF BABINE I.R. NO. 16
[55.3131248, -126.6392576] -
ISC Code: 7502
AUGIER LAKE 22
8.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 2157, RANGE 5 AT NORTH END OF AUGIER LAKE
[54.4426097, -125.6200607] -
ISC Code: 7506
BABINE 26
32.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, LOT 2172, RG. 5, ON EAST SHORE OF BABINE LAKE
[54.95445789999999, -126.1271588] -
ISC Code: 7485
CLOTALAIRQUOT 4
80.1 Hectares
CASSAIR DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF NILKITKWA LAKE, BABINE RIVER, 3 MILES NORTH OF BABINE
[55.3770477, -126.6607562] -
ISC Code: 7494
NEDOATS 13
221.0 Hectares
FORT FRASER DISTRICT LOT 1360, ON NORTHERLY SHORE OF BABINE LAKE WEST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 11
[55.0513781, -126.3680459]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Lake Babine 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 Lake Babine 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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