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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Old Massett Village Council (ISC Code: 669)
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  • Number of Registered Members: 3284
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 12/13/2026
  • CHIEF: DONALD EDGARS
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 8

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.haidanation.ca/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (250) 626-3337
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 626-5440
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 189, OLD MASSET, BC
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief Councillor DONALD EDGARS:
    • Councillor LISA BELL:
    • Councillor CECIL BROWN:
    • Councillor ROBERT BROWN:
    • Councillor BENJAMIN EDGARS:
    • Councillor ASHLEY JACOBSON:
    • Councillor BRODIE SWANSON:
    • Councillor LISA WHITE:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7673
    NADEN 10
    10.9 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT ON WEST SHORE AT MOUTH OF NADEN RIVER, NADEN HARBOUR, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.9855556, -132.6322222]
  • ISC Code: 7672
    KOSE 9
    3.6 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST LEFT BANK OF THE NADEN RVR 4 MLS S. OF MOUTH ON NADEN HARBOUR, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.9067032, -132.7114479]
  • ISC Code: 7667
    LANAS 4
    78.0 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT AT MOUTH OF THE YAKOUN RIVER YAKOUN BAY SOUTHEAST SHORE OF MASSET INLET
    [53.6529357, -132.2216738]
  • ISC Code: 7664
    MASSET 1
    299.6 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOEET DIST ON EAST SHORE OF MASSET HARBOUR BELOW ENTRY POINT NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.04011370000001, -132.1832376]
  • ISC Code: 7671
    MEAGWAN 8
    19.8 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT AT WIAH POINT NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND EAST OF VIRAGO SOUND
    [54.1095206, -132.3142182]
  • ISC Code: 7669
    AIN 6
    66.4 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTE DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF THE AIN RIVER, NORTH SHORE OF MASSET INLET, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.74355329999999, -132.4223961]
  • ISC Code: 7682
    EGERIA BAY 19
    10.1 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST., LOT 2080, ON EGARIA BAY, EAST SHORE OF LANGARA ISLAND, NORTHWEST TIP OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.21810199999999, -132.9895332]
  • ISC Code: 7685
    GUOYSKUN 22
    20.2 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, LOT 2078, AT RHODE4S POINT, WEST COAST OF LANGARA ISLAND
    [54.2190567, -133.0340376]
  • ISC Code: 7665
    HIELLEN 2
    27.4 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST. AT MOUTH OF HIELLEN RIVER E. OF TOW HILL PROVINCIAL PARK, MCINTYRE BAY N. COST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0720312, -131.787859]
  • ISC Code: 7688
    MAMMIN RIVER 25
    2.5 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT LOT 2085, AT MOUTH OF THE MAMIN RIVER ON MAMMIN BAY, MASSET INLET, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.62110320000001, -132.311114]
  • ISC Code: 7681
    SAOUCHTEN 18
    11.4 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, LOT 174, AT ROONEY POINT, WEST SIDE OF MASSET HARBOUR, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0158815, -132.1795571]
  • ISC Code: 7675
    DANINGAY 12
    8.5 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST., ON WEST SHORE OF VIRAGO SOUND, NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0831343, -132.5760634]
  • ISC Code: 7678
    KIOOSTA 15
    40.9 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT ON SOUTH SHORE OF PARRY PASSAGE NORTHWEST TIP OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.1791715, -133.0251491]
  • ISC Code: 7687
    OWUN 24
    3.0 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, AT THE MOUTH OF THE AWUN RIVER, AWUN BAY, SOUTH SHORE OF MASSET INLET, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.6534089, -132.5227402]
  • ISC Code: 7668
    SATUNQUIN 5
    3.6 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, AT STRATHDANG KWUN, POINT ON WEST SIDE OF YAKOUN BAY OF MASSET INLET, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.6714969, -132.2062991]
  • ISC Code: 7680
    SUSK 17
    63.1 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, LOT 2083, AT PERIL BAY, EAST OF FREDERICK ISLAND, WEST SHORE OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.9383263, -133.1221472]
  • ISC Code: 7679
    TATENSE 16
    6.5 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, ON S.W. TIP OF LANGARA ISLAND, N. OF PARRY PASSAGE, N.W. OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.1878115, -132.9856445]
  • ISC Code: 9534
    TLAA GAA AAWTLAAS 28
    63.7 Hectares
     
    [53.99553330000001, -132.134019]
  • ISC Code: 7666
    YAGAN 3
    34.8 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, AT YAKAN PT. W. OF TOW HILL PROV. PARK, ON MCINTYRE BAY, SOUTH OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.06793949999999, -131.8316636]
  • ISC Code: 7670
    YAN 7
    106.8 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, ON WEST SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO MASSET HARBOUR, NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0114581, -132.1471978]
  • ISC Code: 7684
    YASITKUN 21
    20.2 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, LOT 2081, ON NORTHWEST COAST OF LANGARA ISLAND, NORTHWEST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.2523673, -133.0578361]
  • ISC Code: 7676
    YATZE 13
    18.2 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, SOUTHEAST OF KLASHWUN POINT, WEST OF VIRAGOSOUND, NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0819882, -132.501785]
  • ISC Code: 7683
    COHOE POINT 20
    10.1 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST., LOT 2079, ON DIBRELL BAY, EAST OF LANGARA ISLAND, OFF NORTHWEST TIP OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.23199409999999, -132.9733534]
  • ISC Code: 7677
    JALUN 14
    7.1 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DIST. SOUTHWEST OF NANKIVELL POINT AT MOUTH OF JALUN RIVER NORTH COAST OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.1275239, -132.8000772]
  • ISC Code: 7674
    KUNG 11
    28.7 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT ON WEST SIDE OF ALEXANDRA NARROWS NODEN HARBOUR VIRAGO SOUND, GRAHAM ISLAND
    [54.0503274, -132.5735724]
  • ISC Code: 7686
    NADEN 23
    2.6 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT LOT 2084, AT MOUTH OF STANDLY CREEK NADEN HARBOUR NORTH SHORE OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.97367560000001, -132.6899099]
  • ISC Code: 7689
    TIAHN 27
    2.3 Hectares
    QUEEN CHARLOTTE DISTRICT, LOT 2082, AT TIAN BAY, W. SHOTE OF GRAHAM ISLAND
    [53.7725693, -133.0792808]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Old Massett Village Council 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 Old Massett Village Council 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]
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