| Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (ISC Code: 660)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1229
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 05/13/2026
- CHIEF: ELMER FRANK
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 12
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.tla-o-qui-aht.org/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 725-3350
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 725-3352
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 18, TOFINO, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor ALLISON HOWARD:
- Councillor REMI TOM:
- Councillor CATHERINE MARIE WILLIAMS:
- Councillor ROBERTA MICHELLE TOM:
- Councillor FRANCIS FRANK:
- Councillor JOSEPH MARTIN:
- Councillor ANNA MASSO:
- Chief ELMER FRANK:
- Councillor DESMOND TOM:
- Councillor JOSEPH JR CURLEY:
- Councillor CHRIS MARTIN:
- Councillor JOHN SR WILLIAMS:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6878
CLAYOQUA 6
44.5 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST. AT MOUTH OF THE CLAYO- QUOT RIVER INTO CLAYOQUOT ARM OF KENNEDY LAKE
[49.182983, -125.5372282] -
ISC Code: 6877
OKEAMIN 5
9.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT NEAR MOUTH OF KENNEDY RIVER TOFINO INLET
[49.1529842, -125.9066184] -
ISC Code: 6879
WINCHE 7
16.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT AT MOUTH THE KENNEDY RIVER, NORTHEAST END OF KENNEDY LAKE
[49.1262882, -125.4408042] -
ISC Code: 6875
ESOWISTA 3
86.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, AT HEAF OF WICK- ANINNISH BAY, EAST OF SCHOONER COVE
[49.07186859999999, -125.7818898] -
ISC Code: 6867
INDIAN ISLAND 30
37.7 Hectares
CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT, LOT 1680 ON SOUTHEAST SHORE OF INDIAN ISLAND SOUTHEAST OF MEARES ISLAND
[49.1135458, -125.7583382] -
ISC Code: 6874
ECHACHIS 2
17.8 Hectares
ECHACHIS ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST., WEST OF TEMPLAR CHANNEL, CLAYOQUOT SOUND
[49.1319649, -125.9207407] -
ISC Code: 6876
KOOTOWIS 4
15.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF GRICE BAY SOUTHEAST OF THE ENTRANCE TO TOFINA INLET
[49.1529842, -125.9066184] -
ISC Code: 6873
OPITSAT 1
72.8 Hectares
MEARES ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF HEYNEN CHANNEL
[49.1766061, -125.9123891] -
ISC Code: 9078
TIN-WIS 11
11.9 Hectares
AT TOFINO
[49.13104790000001, -125.899899] -
ISC Code: 6880
ILTHPAYA 8
1.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST. ON POINT OF RIGHT BANK OF KENNEDY RIVER, 3 MILES FROM TOFINO INLET
[49.1529842, -125.9066184] -
ISC Code: 6881
ONADSILTH 9
18.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT AT MOUTH OF TOFINO CREEK ON DEER BAY OF TOFINO INLET
[49.1529842, -125.9066184] -
ISC Code: 6882
EELSEUKLIS 10
16.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, CLAYOQUOT DIST., AT MOUTH OF TRANQUIL CREEK, AT HEAD OF TRANQUIL INLET, NORTH OF TOFINO INLET
[49.1529842, -125.9066184]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations 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 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations 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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