| Takla Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Takla Nation (ISC Code: 608)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 945
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.taklafn.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 564-9321
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 564-9521
- ADDRESS: 510 CARNEY ST., PRINCE GEORGE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7510
BEAR LAKE (TSAYTUT BAY) 1B
20.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST., LOT 4863, ON NORTH SIDE OF TSAYTUT BAY OF BEAR LAKE
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7508
DRIFTWOOD RIVER (KASTBERG CREEK) 1
203.8 Hectares
CASSAIR DISTRICT, LOT 4699, ON THE DRIFTWOOD RIVER, ABOUT 20 MILES NORTHWEST OF TAKLA LAKE
[55.3955275, -125.8556613] -
ISC Code: 7511
TSAYTUT ISLAND 1C
1.6 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4864, AN ISLAND AT MOUTH OF TSAYTUT BAY OF BEAR LAKE
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7515
TSUPMEET (PATCHA CREEK) 5
61.5 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4693, ON WEST SHORE OF BEAR LAKE, NEAR NORTH END
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7513
BEAR RIVER (SUSTUT RIVER) 3
12.9 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST. LOT 4697, AT JUNCTION OF THE BEAR AND SUSTUT RIVERS
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7521
TACLA LAKE (FERRY LANDING) 9
66.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4331 AND 4706, AT NORTH END OF NORTH- WEST ARM OF TAKLA LAKE
[55.31990399999999, -126.0269614] -
ISC Code: 7523
CHEZTAINYA LAKE 11
64.8 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4704, ON EAST SHORE OF NORTH TAKLA LAKE AND LOT 4705 AT SOUTH END OF CHEZTAINYA LAKE
[55.6048581, -126.0892154] -
ISC Code: 7522
NORTH TACLA LAKE (BATES CREEK) 10
1.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4709 AT N. END OF NORTH TACLA LAKE AT MOUTH OF BATES CREEK
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7525
NORTH TACLA LAKE 12
128.3 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST DIST. LOT 5985G.1, ON LEFT BANK OF THE OMINECA RIVER 3 MILES EAST OF GERMANSEN LANDING POST OFFICE
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7509
BEAR LAKE (UPPER DRIFTWOOD RIVER) 1A
13.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST. LOT 4862, ON THE DRIFTWOOD RIVER, 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF DRIFTWOOD RIVER I.R. NO 1
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7516
KLEWADUSKA (CATARACT) 6
20.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4695, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE BEAR RIVER 3 MILES NORTHWEST OF BEAR LAKE U
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7512
KOTSINE (SKUTSIL) 2
2.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 4703, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE DRIFTWOOD RIVER, AT MOUTH OF THE KOTSINE RIVER
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7520
NORTH TACLA LAKE (WEST LANDING) 8
65.1 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST LOT 4330 AT WEST FERRY LANDING ON W. SHORE OF NORTH TAKLA LAKE OPPOSITE I.R. NO. 7
[55.7062398, -126.2577785] -
ISC Code: 7514
BEAR LAKE (FORT CONNELLY) 4
18.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST. LOT 4694, AT BEAR LAKE SETTLEMENT (FORT CONNELLY) NORTH END OF BEAR LAKE
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7524
NORTH TACLA LAKE (NORTH END MEADOW) NO. 11A
52.6 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4702 AT NORTH END OF NORTH TAKLA LAKE 1 MILE WEST OF I.R. NO. 10
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7518
NORTH TACLA LAKE 7
63.1 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4327, AT TAKLA LANDING ON EAST SHORE OF NORTH TAKLA LAKE
[55.48333299999999, -125.966667] -
ISC Code: 7519
NORTH TACLA LAKE 7A
14.8 Hectares
CASSIAR DIST LOT 4724, (XCPT 2.58 ACRES) AT TAKLA LANDING N.E. SIDE OF NORTH TAKLA LAKE, 1 MILE N.W. OF I.R. NO. 7
[55.4866484, -125.9790754]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Takla 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 Takla 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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