| Huu-ay-aht First Nations
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Huu-ay-aht First Nations (ISC Code: 663)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 731
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.huuayaht.org/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 728-3414
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 728-1222
- ADDRESS: HUU-AY-AHT TREATY OFFICE, 3483 3RD AVE, PORT ALBERNI, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6907
DOCHSUPPLE 3
8.5 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICE, ON SOSUTH SHORE OF POETT NOOK, OFF TREVOR CHANNEL AT BARCLAY SOUND
[49.6506376, -125.4493906] -
ISC Code: 6914
KICHHA 10
4.9 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT ON NORTH SHORE OF KEEHA BAY, 2 MILES EAST OF CAPE BEALE
[28.90706309999999, 79.5152062] -
ISC Code: 6906
NUCHAQUIS 2
13.0 Hectares
BARCLAY DISTRICT ON EAST SHORE OF TZARTUS ISLAND
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 6917
MASIT 13
33.6 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND BARCLAY DIST ON W. COAST S. OF PACHENA BAY 2 MILES NORTH OF PACHENA POINT LIGHT-HOUSE
[49.6506376, -125.4493906] -
ISC Code: 6909
SACHAWIL 5
2.8 Hectares
HELBY ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF ISLAND IN BARKLEY SOUND
[48.85071139999999, -125.1702245] -
ISC Code: 6916
ANACLA 12
88.2 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT AT MOUTH OF THE PACHENA RIVER ON PACHENA BAY
[48.7992145, -125.1258334] -
ISC Code: 6911
HAMILTON POINT 7
34.8 Hectares
DIANA ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON SOUTH END OF ISLAND IN BARKLEY SOUND
[60.9874863, -69.9600079] -
ISC Code: 6915
CLUTUS 11
42.5 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON CLUTUS POINT, WEST OF PACHENA BAY
[49.6506376, -125.4493906] -
ISC Code: 6908
SACHSA 4
5.3 Hectares
VANCOUVER SILAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF GRAPPLER INLET, OFF TREVOR CHANNEL OF BARKEY SOUND
[48.8372091, -125.1051937] -
ISC Code: 6912
HAINES ISLAND 8
12.1 Hectares
HAINES ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT THE ENTIRE ISLAND LYING SOUTHWEST OF DIANA ISLAND IN BARKLAY SOUND
[60.9874863, -69.9600079] -
ISC Code: 6913
KEESHAN 9
133.5 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF TREVOR CHANNEL, BARKLEY SOUND 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF BAMFIELD
[48.8106369, -125.1700889] -
ISC Code: 6910
KIRBY POINT 6
14.2 Hectares
DIANA ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT ON NORTHWEST POINT OF ISLAND IN BARKLEY SOUND
[48.84845079999999, -125.2041435] -
ISC Code: 6905
NUMUKAMIS 1
657.7 Hectares
VANCOUVER ISLAND, BARCLAY DISTRICT AT THE HEAD OF NUMUKAMIS BAY OF BARKLAY SOUND
[48.9004406, -124.9902311]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Huu-ay-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 Huu-ay-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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