| Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Mowachaht/Muchalaht (ISC Code: 630)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 614
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.yuquot.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 283-2015
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 283-2335
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 459, GOLD RIVER, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7035
AASS 3
5.7 Hectares
NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTHWESTERLY SHORE OF NOOTKA ISLAND AT BAJO POINT
[49.6196941, -126.8256648] -
ISC Code: 7047
CHEESISH 15
11.7 Hectares
VNACOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST. NORTEAST SHORE OF HANNS CHANNEL, OPPOSITE BLIGH ISLAND
[49.6740388, -126.4650222] -
ISC Code: 7041
COOPTE 9
14.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET, NEAT ENTRANCE TO COOPTE POINT
[49.6992651, -126.5903421] -
ISC Code: 7039
HISNIT 7
4.5 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON WEST SHORE OF HISNIT INLET, TLUPANA INLET
[49.7497851, -126.5216904] -
ISC Code: 7040
HOISS 8
17.8 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF NOOTKA SOUND NORTHEAST OF CANAL ISLAND
[49.6977436, -126.5663336] -
ISC Code: 7038
SUCWOA 6
14.6 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF HEAD BAY, TLUPANA INLET, RESERVE INCLS 1 SMALL ISLAND
[49.6506376, -125.4493906] -
ISC Code: 7043
TAHSIS 11
17.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, COAST DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET OF NOOTKA SOUND
[49.91538689999999, -126.6491568] -
ISC Code: 7034
TSARKSIS 2
32.8 Hectares
NOOTKA ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE, 4 MILES EAST OF BAJO POINT, AT MOUTH OF BEANO CREEK
[49.6083844, -126.757509] -
ISC Code: 7048
MOOYAH 16
5.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON E. SHORE OF MOOYAH BAY SOUTHEAST OF ANDERSON POINT, MUCHALAT INLET
[49.6280003, -126.4461378] -
ISC Code: 7045
MATCHLEE 13
5.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF MATCHLEE BAY, MUCHALAT INLET
[49.6191054, -126.0496355] -
ISC Code: 7037
MOUTCHA 5
6.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF MOUTCHA BAY, TLUPANA INLET
[49.7862261, -126.437907] -
ISC Code: 7036
NESUK 4
2.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST ON EAST SHORE OF NESOOK BAY TLUPANA INLET OF NOOTKA SOUND NEAR MOUTH OF TLUPANA RIVER
[49.7578976, -126.3897672] -
ISC Code: 9137
TSA XANA 18
125.0 Hectares
3 KM NORTHWEST OF GOLD RIVER (CITY)
[49.815347, -126.0775879] -
ISC Code: 7042
TSOWWIN 10
13.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF TAHSIS INLET OR NOOTKA SOUND
[49.927861, -126.656541] -
ISC Code: 7044
AHAMINAQUUS 12
15.8 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF MUCHALAT INLET, AT MOUTH OF THE GOLD RIVER
[49.68479259999999, -126.1201417] -
ISC Code: 7046
HLEEPTE 14
4.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DIST, MOUTH OF THE KLEEPTE RIVER N. SHORE OF WILLIAMSON PASSAGE, MUCHALAT INLET
[49.6652364, -126.3720804] -
ISC Code: 7049
OUS 17
9.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, NOOTKA DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE OF KING PASSAGE, MUCHALAT INLET
[49.6300563, -126.3648052] -
ISC Code: 7033
YUQUOT 1
83.4 Hectares
NOOTKA ISL. NOOTKA DIST. ON SHORE OF FRIENDLY COVE, NOOTKA SD. N OF YUQUOT PT. INCLDS A NUMBER OF SMALL OF-SHORE ISLDS
[49.591767, -126.618654]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Mowachaht/Muchalaht 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 Mowachaht/Muchalaht 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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