| Tlowitsis Tribe First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Tlowitsis Tribe (ISC Code: 637)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 454
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/520
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 923-7815
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 923-7816
- ADDRESS: 1345 BUTE CRESCENT, CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7105
COFFIN ISLAND 3
6.1 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 1, LOT 1510, ON COFFIN ISL. AT EAST END OF OF BEWARE PASSAGE, EAST END OF HARBLEDOWN ISLAND
[50.569357, -126.6120034] -
ISC Code: 7103
KARLUKWEES 1
10.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON SOUTH SHORE OF TURNOUR ISLAND ON BEWARE PASSAGE RESERVE ALSO INCLUDE 3 SMALL ISLANDS
[50.5794456, -126.4989789] -
ISC Code: 7113
HANATSA 6
95.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RNAGE 1, LOT 1525, ON SOUTH SHORE OF PORT NEVILLE
[50.5295998, -125.9816875] -
ISC Code: 7107
AGLAKUMNA 4A
4.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON SOUTH SHORE OF HARBLEDOWN ISLAND, NEAR WEST ENTRANCE TO BARONET PASSAGE
[50.5558914, -126.6519929] -
ISC Code: 7108
ETSEKIN 1
13.2 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE.1, ON E. SHORE OF HAVANNAH CHANNEL, E. OF THE NORTH END OF HULL ISLAND INCLS. 3 SMALL ADJ. ISLANDS
[50.55714589999999, -126.1907714] -
ISC Code: 7110
HAYLAHTE 3
19.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RUPERT DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF ADAM RAIVER, ON JOHNSTONE STRAIT
[50.4661547, -126.272962] -
ISC Code: 7109
KEECEKILTUM 2
11.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON EAST SHORE OF PORT HARVEY CRACROFT ISLAND
[50.5513975, -126.2648093] -
ISC Code: 10096
NENAGWAS 12
256.8 Hectares
[49.9111513, -125.2135181] -
ISC Code: 7112
PAWALA 5
1.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, LOT 1526, AT THE HEAD OF CALL INLET
[50.6368011, -125.937021] -
ISC Code: 7104
AGLAKUMNA-LA 2
0.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, ON AGLAKUMNALA ISLAND, BEWARE PASSAGE, AT EAST END OF HARBLEDOWN ISLAND
[50.5707562, -126.5123646] -
ISC Code: 7111
PORT NEVILLE 4
14.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, AT HEAD OF PORT NEVILLE, ON NORTH SHORE
[21.5616575, -158.0715983] -
ISC Code: 7106
SMALL ISLAND 4
0.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 1, LOT 1523, ON SMALL ISLAND IN BEWARE PASSAGE, BETWEEN CRACROFT AND TURNOVER ISLANDS
[-43.5774049, 172.6160035]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Tlowitsis 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 Tlowitsis 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
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