| Gwawaenuk Tribe First Nation
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This score indicates the likelihood of conflict based on our SLO Algorithm. On a range of -10 to +10, this score of +3 indicates that Gwawaenuk Tribe is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Gwawaenuk Tribe (ISC Code: 627)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 41
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES:
- CHIEF: VICTORIA (VICKI) BUNNIE
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1
- VICTORIA (VICKI) BUNNIE Edit
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/510
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 949-8732
- FAX NUMBER: 0
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 344, PORT MCNEIL, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7021
QUAY 4
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, AT NORTH END OF NIMMO BAY, ON MACKENZIE SOUND
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7019
KUNSTAMIS 2A
39.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 1 LOT 1521, ON WEST SHORE OF GRAPPLER SOUND, AT ENTRANCE TO CLAYDON BAY, ADJ. I.R. NO. 2
[52.105251, 1.1125529] -
ISC Code: 7027
DOVE ISLAND 12
8.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, LOT 1532, ALL OF DOVE ISLAND AT ENTRANCE TO ACTRESS PASS, DRURY INLET
[50.9330748, -127.142266] -
ISC Code: 7024
MAGWEKSTALA 10
3.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 1, LOT 1530 ON EAST SHORE OF BURLY BAY HOPETOWN PASSAGE SOUTH OF WATSON ISLAND
[50.924875, -126.817695] -
ISC Code: 7020
KEOGH 3
4.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 1, AT EAST END OF MACKENZIE SOUND NORTH OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT
[50.9360181, -126.6403502] -
ISC Code: 7018
KUNSTAMIS 2
7.0 Hectares
COAST DIST, RGE 1, ON NORTH SHORE OF CLAYDON BAY, GRAPPLER SOUND, WELLS PASSAGE NORTH OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT
[21.5616575, -158.0715983] -
ISC Code: 7023
GLEYKA 6
3.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON EAST SHORE OF ACTAEON SOUND DRURY INLET
[50.9687418, -127.0325473] -
ISC Code: 7025
HOPETOWN 10A
2.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, LOT 1522, ON SOUTH SHORE OF WATSON ISLAND, GRAPPLER SOUND
[50.923642, -126.8212005] -
ISC Code: 7026
KADIS 11
128.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, LOT 1520, THE ENTIRE DICKSON ISLAND WEST END OF BROUGHTON ISLAND
[50.8391742, -126.9368188] -
ISC Code: 7022
LAWANTH 5
5.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 1, AT END OF EMBLEY LAGOON CRAPPLER SOUND, NORTH OF WELLS PASSAGE
[50.9448425, -126.8800649]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Gwawaenuk Tribe 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 Gwawaenuk Tribe 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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