| Namgis First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Namgis First Nation (ISC Code: 631)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2004
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 05/12/2026
- CHIEF: D. VICTOR ISAAC
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 10
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.namgis.bc.ca/SitePages/HomepageNEW.aspx
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 974-5556
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 974-5900
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 210, ALERT BAY, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor IVY PEERS:
- Councillor KELLY ANN SPECK:
- Chief D. VICTOR ISAAC:
- Councillor ROBERT MOUNTAIN:
- Councillor JESSICA BARUDIN:
- Councillor MATTHEW AMBERS:
- Councillor IRENE NORMA RUTH SPECK:
- Councillor BRIAN WAYNE WADHAMS:
- Councillor MOLLY WILLIE:
- Councillor ERNEST ALEXANDER ALFRED:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7054
AR-CE-WY-EE 4
16.7 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NIMPKISH RIVER 3 MILES SOUTH OF MOUTH OF BROUGHTON STRAIGHT
[50.5453354, -127.0058557] -
ISC Code: 7053
CHES-LA-KEE 3
118.2 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF THE NIMPKISH RIVER ON BROUGHTON STRAIT
[50.5662071, -126.9839627] -
ISC Code: 7055
O-TSAW-LAS 5
20.4 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NIMPKISH RIVER, NORTH OF NIMPKISH LAKE
[50.5275594, -127.0093059] -
ISC Code: 7056
KSUI-LA-DAS 6
25.8 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT LOT 392, ON KSUILADAS ISLAND SOUTHERLY ISLAND OF THE PLUMPER GROUP NORTHWEST OF HANSON ISLAND
[50.589689, -126.7976981] -
ISC Code: 7052
NIMPKISH 2
2.7 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT ON CORMORANT ISLAND EAST SHORE OF ALERT BAY SOUTH OF ALERT BAY I.R. NO. 1
[50.5827653, -126.9273398] -
ISC Code: 7057
KULDEKDUMA 7
22.0 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICE LOT 931, ON KULDEKDUMA ISLAND MOST NORTHERLY OF THE PEACE GROUP, WEST OF HANSON ISLAND
[50.57526439999999, -126.7432958] -
ISC Code: 7051
ALERT BAY 1A
161.6 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT PART OF LOT 1957, WEST PORTION OF CORMORANT ISLAND, BROUGHTON STRAIT
[50.59436549999999, -126.9482655] -
ISC Code: 7050
ALERT BAY 1
74.6 Hectares
RUPERT DISTRICT:ON EAST SHORE OF ALERT BAY, CORMORANT ISLAND, BROUGHTON STRAIT.
[50.5925665, -126.9287311]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Namgis First 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 Namgis First 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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