| Tlatlasikwala First Nation

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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Tlatlasikwala (ISC Code: 632)
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  • Number of Registered Members: 68
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Governance

Band Council

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  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 2
    • TIFFANY CHARLIE Edit
    • ANNIE WALLACE Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: /nations/515
  • PHONE NUMBER:  
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 902-0538
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 339, PORT HARDY, BC
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    • Councillor TIFFANY CHARLIE:
    • Councillor ANNIE WALLACE:
    • General Band Office:
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Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7059
    SEMACH 2
    2.4 Hectares
    RUPERT DIST. AT ENTRANCE TO SEA OTTER COVER, NORTH OF SAN JOSEF BAY, NORTHWEST END OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.682523, -128.26685]
  • ISC Code: 7062
    GLEN-GLA-OUCH 5
    5.7 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, AT SOUTH END OF BALAKLAVA ISLAND IN GOLETAS CHANNEL, NORTH SHOE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.8323314, -127.6251028]
  • ISC Code: 7058
    HOPE ISLAND 1
    3445.6 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, AT THE ENTRANCE TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAIT, OFF NORTH COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.89722200000001, -127.353056]
  • ISC Code: 7061
    NAHWITTI 4
    8.9 Hectares
    RUPER DISTRICT ON CAPE SUTIL MOST NORTHERLY POINT OF VANCOUVER ISLAND, SEC. 25, TP.35
    [50.8750694, -128.0540204]
  • ISC Code: 7060
    OUCHTON 3
    4.9 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, AT THE WEST ENTRANCE TO GUISE BAY, 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF CAPE SCOTT, NORTHWEST SIDE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.7690818, -128.4175644]
  • ISC Code: 7063
    WAKEMS 6
    6.9 Hectares
    RUPERT DISTRICT, LOT 933, ON NORTHEAST SHORE OF NIGEI ISLAND NORTH SHORE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [50.8947789, -127.6906953]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Tlatlasikwala 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 Tlatlasikwala 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]
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