| Ditidaht First Nation
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This score indicates the likelihood of conflict based on our SLO Algorithm. On a range of -10 to +10, this score of +3 indicates that Ditidaht is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Ditidaht (ISC Code: 662)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 769
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.ditidaht.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 745-3333
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 745-3332
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 340, PORT ALBERNI, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6888
AHUK 1
53.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE OF TSUSAIT LAKE
[48.7076724, -124.8843116] -
ISC Code: 6898
DOOBAH 10
5.3 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFREW DISTRICT, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF NITINAT LAKE
[48.7402776, -124.7349096] -
ISC Code: 6904
SAOUK 16
70.8 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NITINAT RIVER, AT MOUTH OF PARKER CREEK
[48.8958623, -124.57539] -
ISC Code: 6897
OYEES 9
42.3 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFREW DISTRICT, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF NITINAT LAKE
[48.7143112, -124.7720678] -
ISC Code: 6890
WYAH 3
53.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFRE DISTRICT, ON WEST COAST AT ENTRANCE TO NITINAT LAKE
[48.67188059999999, -124.8455413] -
ISC Code: 6892
CHEEWAT 4A
3.8 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND RENFREW DIST. ON WEST COAST AT MOUTH OF CHEEWHAT RIVER
[48.6612535, -124.8133752] -
ISC Code: 6895
IKTUKSASUK 7
68.0 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DIST. AT S.W. END OF NITINAT LAKE
[48.6996224, -124.8528042] -
ISC Code: 6889
TSUQUANAH 2
95.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON THE WEST COAST, 1 MLE WEST OF ENTRANCE TO NITINAT LAKE
[48.6805543, -124.8781952] -
ISC Code: 6891
CLAOOSE 4
100.6 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFRE DISTRICT, ON WEST COAST AT WESTER- LY ENTRANCE TO CHEEWHA RIVER
[48.6677683, -124.8244289] -
ISC Code: 6899
MALACHAN 11
52.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND RENFREW DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF NITINAT LAKE
[48.807432, -124.6670135] -
ISC Code: 6903
CHUCHUMMISAPO 15
35.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFRE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF NITIMAT RIVER, AT MOUTH OF WORTHLESS CREEK
[48.8715051, -124.619509] -
ISC Code: 6900
ILCLO 12
31.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON WESTERLY SHORE OF NITINAT LAKE
[48.81778860000001, -124.6929846] -
ISC Code: 6894
CARMANAH 6
64.1 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFRE DISTRICT ON WEST COAST, ONE MILE WEST OF MOUTH OF CARMANAH CREEK
[48.6163689, -124.7422351] -
ISC Code: 6896
HOMITAN 8
20.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DIST. ON WESTERLY SHORE OF NITINAT LAKE MOUTH OF STREAM FLOWING FROM HOBITON LAKE
[48.7745368, -124.7399937] -
ISC Code: 6901
OPATSEEAH 13
28.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND RENFREW DISTRICT, AT HEAD OF NITINAT LAKE, EAST SIDE OF MOUTH OF NITINAT RIVER
[48.8252807, -124.6752993] -
ISC Code: 6893
SARQUE 5
10.4 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, RENFREW DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE CHEEWHAT RIVER, 2 MILES FROM ITS MOUTH
[48.6715522, -124.7824596] -
ISC Code: 6902
WOKITSAS 14
16.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NITINAT RIVER, 2 MILES FROM ITS MOUTH
[48.84152960000001, -124.6570366]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Ditidaht 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 Ditidaht 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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