| Ahousaht First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Ahousaht (ISC Code: 659)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2234
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 06/30/2026
- CHIEF: JOHN RAMPANEN
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 12
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.ahousaht.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 670-9563
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 670-9696
- ADDRESS: GENERAL DELIVERY, AHOUSAHT, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor HERBERT (HERBIE) DICK:
- Councillor WALTER THOMAS:
- Chief JOHN RAMPANEN:
- Councillor JOHN B CAMPBELL:
- Councillor LAWRENCE SWAN:
- Councillor SABRINA N CAMPBELL:
- Councillor GERALD M FRANK-PERRY:
- Councillor RAMONA MARK:
- Councillor ALLISSON THOMAS:
- Councillor ANGUS P CAMPBELL:
- Councillor CRYSTAL A CAMPBELL:
- Councillor MARLETTA KALOUCOKOVALE:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6854
CHETARPE 17
14.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, EAST SHORE OF RUSSEL CHANNEL
[49.2462001, -126.0078441] -
ISC Code: 6870
KUTCOUS POINT 33
39.7 Hectares
FLORIS ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON KUTCOUS POINT SOUTH- EAST SHORE OF FLORES ISLAND
[49.25371819999999, -126.0879852] -
ISC Code: 6850
QUORTSOWE 13
14.6 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF BULSON CREEK, WARN BAY, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.2627026, -125.7301464] -
ISC Code: 6868
VARGAS ISLAND 31
11.0 Hectares
VARGAS ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, LOT 1440, ON SOUTHEAST TIP OF VARGAS ISLAND
[49.1530651, -125.9638715] -
ISC Code: 6856
WAHOUS 19
58.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF THE CYPRE RIVER, CYPRESS BAY, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.276757, -125.9226802] -
ISC Code: 6863
WAPPOOK 26
4.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, MOUTH OF MEGIN RIVER NORTH SHORE OF SHELTER INLET, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.4371962, -126.0833756] -
ISC Code: 6862
WATTA 25
4.8 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF SHELTER INLET, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.4551937, -126.0307981] -
ISC Code: 6853
AHOUS 16
13.8 Hectares
VARGAS ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, SOUTH OF AHOUS BAY
[49.1661981, -126.0202229] -
ISC Code: 6866
KISHNACOUS 29
13.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT AT HEAD OF SYDNEY INLET
[49.5164005, -126.297155] -
ISC Code: 6852
MARKTOSIS 15
116.7 Hectares
FLORES ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON MCNEIL PENINSULA AT MARKTOSIS
[49.2755533, -126.0576664] -
ISC Code: 6864
OPENIT 27
31.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON SHARP POINT, WEST SIDE OF SYDNEY INLET
[49.283333, -126.066667] -
ISC Code: 6859
PENEETLE 22
38.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON WHITEPINE CROVE HERBERT ISLAND
[49.2992698, -125.94507] -
ISC Code: 6848
YARKSIS 11
41.8 Hectares
VARGAS ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF VARGAS ISLAND
[49.1744998, -125.9688427] -
ISC Code: 6849
CLOOLTHPICH 12
23.9 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST. ON EAST SHORE OF MANUS CHANNEL, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.2045525, -125.9255301] -
ISC Code: 6851
OINIMITIS 14
10.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE NEAR HEAD OF BEDWELL SOUND
[49.3576176, -125.7685152] -
ISC Code: 6861
SEEKTUKIS 24
14.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON E. SHORE OF MILLAR CHANNEL, CLAYOQUOT SOUND, INCLS. SMALL ISLAND IN BAY
[49.3722751, -126.0570385] -
ISC Code: 6855
SUTAQUIS 18
11.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, NORTH OF MARFEE ISLAND EPPER PASSAGE
[49.2172164, -125.9498425] -
ISC Code: 6865
TOOTOOWILTENA 28
8.5 Hectares
FLORES ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON A SMALL BAY ON WEST SHORE OF FLORES ISLAND
[49.3606358, -126.2266965] -
ISC Code: 6858
TEQUA 21
2.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE OF BAWDEN BAY, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.2825936, -126.0168574] -
ISC Code: 6869
BARTLETT ISLAND 32
69.6 Hectares
VANCOUVER DIST. CLAYOQUOT DIST., LOT 1681, BARTLETT ISLAND 3 MILES NORTHWEST OF VARGAS ISLAND
[49.1911218, -125.9892638] -
ISC Code: 6871
HISNIT FISHERY 34
2.9 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, LOT 1528, EAST SHORE OF HESQUIAT HARBOUR, NEAR KANIM LAKE
[49.3972142, -126.3453117] -
ISC Code: 6860
MOYEHAI 23
5.3 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE OF MOYE- HA BAY, NEAR MOUTH OF MOYEHA RIVER
[49.4172763, -125.9194497] -
ISC Code: 6872
SWAN 35
2.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON WEST SHORE OF REFUGE COVE, 1/2 MILE WEST OF HOT SPRINGS COVE P.O.
[49.35858630000001, -126.2721347] -
ISC Code: 6857
WAHOUS 20
13.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF CYPRESS BAY, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.2817006, -125.9007547]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Ahousaht 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 Ahousaht 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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