| Lax Kw'alaams First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Lax Kw'alaams (ISC Code: 674)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 4198
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 11/23/2027
- CHIEF:
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 13
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.laxkwalaams.ca
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 625-3293
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 625-3246
- ADDRESS: 206 SHASHAAK STREET, LAX KW'ALAAMS, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor BRADEN DUDOWARD:
- Councillor THEODORE (TED) WHITE:
- Councillor GAYLE DEBRA BEDARD:
- Councillor JOEY WESLEY:
- Councillor SHARON ODELL WESLEY:
- Councillor SHAWN WHITE:
- Councillor GERALDINE D. ALEXCEE:
- Councillor LONNIE COREEN MATHER:
- Councillor DEBRA LEAH KELLY:
- Councillor KELLY SAMPSON:
- Mayor GARY M. REECE:
- Councillor LEONA CHARLOTTE WELLS:
- Councillor THELMA JEAN SANKEY:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7833
ALASTAIR 80
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 7184, ON EAST SHORE OF ALASTAIR LAKE, 13 MILES SOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.1317086, -129.1777417] -
ISC Code: 7761
DASHKEN 22
3.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON EAST SHORE OF SMITH ISLAND AT MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.1537162, -130.1604796] -
ISC Code: 7774
ENSHESHESE 13
18.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON THE EAST SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL AT MOUTH OF THE ENSHESHESE RIVER
[54.5034488, -130.228407] -
ISC Code: 7819
IMKUSIYAN 65
5.0 Hectares
COAST S\DIST. RGE5,LT 3929, ON RIGHT BANK OF WINDSOR RVR 1/2 MILE S. OF MOUTH OF SKEENA RVR @ WINDSOR PT.
[54.189696, -129.7310534] -
ISC Code: 7793
KASIKA 36
2.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3952, ON EAST SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL AT MOUTH OF STREAM FROM BILL LAKE
[54.3857614, -130.0831493] -
ISC Code: 7824
KASIKA 71
3.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3934, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE KASIKS RIVER 1 MILE NORTH OF MOUTH ON SKEENA RIVER
[54.303911, -129.3959436] -
ISC Code: 7825
KASIKA 72
4.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3933, ON LEFT BANK OF THE KASIKS RIVER 2 MLS N. OF MOUTH ON THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.3144562, -129.3980658] -
ISC Code: 7757
KHYEX 8
17.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF KHYEX RIVER
[54.2352368, -129.8085183] -
ISC Code: 7839
KLAKELSE 86
14.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 7179 ON LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RVR 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MOUTH OF THE LAKELSE RIVER
[54.4226767, -128.8189418] -
ISC Code: 7808
KNAMADEEK 52
2.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3943 ON EASTERLY SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL, 11 MILES FROM PORTLAND INLET
[54.53672539999999, -130.2627876] -
ISC Code: 7770
LAX KW'ALAAMS 1
10857.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, AT PORT SIMPSON, ON THE TSIMPSEAN PENINSULA
[54.554381, -130.43393] -
ISC Code: 7789
DUNDAS ISLAND 32B
18.2 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 5, LOTS 3923,24,25,27,61,62,72,73, ON DUNDAS ISL. CHATHAM SOUND AND LOT 3919 SMALL ISL. S. OF ABV
[54.52712088615144, -130.8624238603132] -
ISC Code: 7826
DZAGAYAP 73
8.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3937, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RVR 2 MILES SW OF MOUTH OF THE EXCHAMSIKS RIVER
[54.3026901, -129.3050685] -
ISC Code: 7827
DZAGAYAP 74
4.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE.5 5, LOT 3937, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER 2 MILES SE OF MOUTH OF EXCHAMSIKS RIVER
[54.3181595, -129.2604462] -
ISC Code: 7809
ENSHESHESE 53
2.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3946, ON EAST SHORE OF WORK CHANEEL AT MOUTH OF THE ENSHESHESE RIVER
[54.506344, -130.2340013] -
ISC Code: 7780
FINLAYSON ISLAND 19
630.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON SOUTHEAST SHORE OF FINLAYSON ISLAND, 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF PORT SIMPSON
[54.5361463, -130.4644412] -
ISC Code: 7828
GITANDOIKS 75
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 7180, ON LEFT BANK OF THE S SKEENA RIVER, 1 MILE WEST OF MOUTH OF THE GITNADOIX RIVER
[54.3198647, -129.2251253] -
ISC Code: 7829
GITANDOIKS 76
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 7187, ON AN ISLAND IN THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE GITNADOIX RIVER
[54.3191358, -129.206561] -
ISC Code: 7822
IAKGWAS 69
0.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2584 ON KLEWNUGGIT INLET AT ENTRANCE TO BRODIE LAKE OFF GRENWILLE CHANNEL
[53.66693840000001, -129.7167659] -
ISC Code: 7821
IAKVAS 68
20.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2586 AT FIRST RAPIDS ON THE ECSTALL RIVER 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF JOHNSTON LAKE
[53.8583552, -129.4964802] -
ISC Code: 7801
KNAMES 45
6.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3970, ON KWINAMASS RIVER NEAR HEAD OF KWINAMASS BAY OFF STEAMER PASSAGE
[54.7749636, -130.10717] -
ISC Code: 7820
KNOKMOLKS 67
2.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2587, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE ECSTALL RIVER, A TRIBUTARY OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[53.9332983, -129.6663272] -
ISC Code: 7806
KSABASN 50
1.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3940 IN SECTION 27, TP.1, ON TSIMPSIAN PENINSULA FRONTING ON WORK CHANNEL
[54.6113127, -130.3835496] -
ISC Code: 7816
KSAGWISGWAS 62
19.3 Hectares
COAST RIVER RANGE 5 LOT 3977, ON LEFT BANK OF THE KHYEX RIVER 8 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.35458120000001, -129.7870846] -
ISC Code: 7837
KSTUS 84
14.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 7177, ON LEFT BANK OF THE EXSTEW RIVER, 5 MILES ABOVE MOUTH ON THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.450885, -129.1178544] -
ISC Code: 7799
KSADAGAMKS 43
2.3 Hectares
COAST DIST RGE 5,LOT 3958, ON E. TIP ORF WALES ISLAND AT SWAIN PT. ENTRANCE TO PORTLAND INLET, INCLS. SMALL ISLANDS
[54.7568169, -130.4370755] -
ISC Code: 7838
KSAMES 85
8.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 7178, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF SHAMES C.N. STATION
[54.3939069, -128.9229896] -
ISC Code: 7818
KYEX 64
3.1 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 5 LOT 3928 ON LEFT BANK OF KHYEX RIVER 3 MLS NORTH OF MOUTH OF SKEENA RIVER
[54.2700231, -129.7874966] -
ISC Code: 7764
LAKELSE 25
8.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE LAKELSE RIVER 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF LAKELSE LAKE
[54.3811282, -128.6175851] -
ISC Code: 7784
KETAI 28
1.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2588, ON NORTH SHORE OF HEVENOR INLET, WEST COAST OF PITT ISLAND
[21.5616575, -158.0715983] -
ISC Code: 7805
KHUTZEMATEEN 49
2.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3966 AT MOUTH OF THE KHUTZEY- MATEEN RIVER AT HEAD OF KHUTZEY. INLET OFF PORTLAND INLET
[43.6590993, -70.2568189] -
ISC Code: 7762
KSHAOOM 23
2.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, AT NORTH END OF DE HORSEY ISLAND AT MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.1464167, -130.1491404] -
ISC Code: 7777
LACHMACH 16
11.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, NEAR THE HEAD OF WORK CHANNEL AT MOUTH OF THE LACHMACH RIVER
[54.3055124, -129.9821846] -
ISC Code: 7840
LAKGEAS 87
4.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RGE 5, LT3967, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE LAKELSE RIVER 2 MILES NORTHWEST OF LAKELSE LAKE
[54.3916471, -128.6249782] -
ISC Code: 10025
POINT VEITCH 7
6.2 Hectares
RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7776
TOON 15
8.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, AT HEAD OF QUOTTON INLET OF WORK CHANNEL, AT MOUTH OF THE TOOM RIVER
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7807
KTAMGAODZEN 51
4.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 3941, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL, 5 MILES FROM PORTLAND INLET
[43.6590993, -70.2568189] -
ISC Code: 7830
PSACELAY 77
3.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 5, LOT 7181, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE GITNADOIX RIVER, AT MOUTH OF CLAY CREEK
[54.2895051, -129.1841271] -
ISC Code: 7782
SALVUS 26
1.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3979, ON RIGHT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER, AT MOUTH OF KASIKS RIVER
[54.2923564, -129.4039813] -
ISC Code: 7759
SCUTTSAP 11
1.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF KWINITSA C.N. STATION
[54.2140755, -129.5614953] -
ISC Code: 7778
SPAKELS 17
7.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON EAST SHORE OF SOMMERVILLE ISLAND, FRONTING ON STEAMER PASSAGE
[54.72567470000001, -130.2331199] -
ISC Code: 7812
SPANAKNOK 57
1.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3948, ON EAST SHORE OF QUOTTOON INLET OF WORK CHANNEL
[54.47222009999999, -130.0676021] -
ISC Code: 7804
SPOKWAN 48
2.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3942, ON SOUTHEAST SHORE OF STEAMER PASSAGE, OFF PORTLAND INLET
[45.515232, -122.6783853] -
ISC Code: 10024
TSIMPSEAN 2A
4114.0 Hectares
RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 10026
WILLACLOUGH 6
10.2 Hectares
RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7803
ME-YAN-LAW 47
2.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 3939, ON SOUTH COAST OF SOMER- VILLE ISLAND FRONTING ON STEAMER PASSAGE
[54.7109181, -130.2943104] -
ISC Code: 7763
MEANLAW 24
2.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER 2 MILES NORTH OF VEITCH POINT
[54.170173, -130.0386313] -
ISC Code: 7810
NDAKDOLK 54
2.1 Hectares
COAST DIST RGE 5, LT 3949, ON EAST SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL 6 MILES NORTH OF ENTRANCE TO QUOTTOON INLET
[54.4829679, -130.2126846] -
ISC Code: 7792
NISHANOCKNAWNAK 35
49.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RGE 5, LOT 3951 ON EASTERLY SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL AT ENTRANCE TO QUOTTOON INLET
[54.4229686, -130.1177143] -
ISC Code: 7783
PITT ISLAND 27
2.2 Hectares
COAST DIST, RGE 4, LOT 2589, WEST SHORE OF PITT ISLAND AT ENTRANCE TO HEVENOR INLET FROM PETRELK CHANNEL
[53.6230243, -130.0631822] -
ISC Code: 7787
PRINCE LEBOO ISLAND 32
83.4 Hectares
COAST DIST, RGE 5, LOT 3918, ENTIRE PRINCE LEBOO ISLAND, OFF SOUTHWEST TIP OF DUNDAS ISLAND, HECATE STRAIT
[54.4575103, -130.9821028] -
ISC Code: 7841
RED BLUFF 88
135.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 3965, ON NORTH SIDE OF NASS BAY, AT MOUTH OF THE NASS RIVER
[54.9947509, -129.6980587] -
ISC Code: 7786
UNION BAY 31
41.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5 LOT 3938, AT S. END OF UNION INLET 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF HOGAN ISLAND, CHATHAM SOUND
[-39.2212374, 146.9858279] -
ISC Code: 7775
WILSKASKAMMEL 14
3.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON EAST SHORE OF QUOTTOON INLET OF WORK CHANNEL, 13 ,MILES NORTHEAST OF PRINCE RUPERT
[41.270015, -72.8958535] -
ISC Code: 7815
WUDZIMAGON 61
2.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 3944, ON SOUTHERLY SHORE NEAR HEAD OF WORK CHANNEL, OFF PORTLAND INLET
[59.00000000000001, -2.9] -
ISC Code: 7788
ZAYAS ISLAND 32A
6.4 Hectares
COAST DIST, RGE 5, LTS 3926,59&60, 3 PARCELS ON NORTH, EAST AND SOUTH SHORE OF ZAYAS ISLAND, WEST OF DUNDAS ISLAND
[54.6094442, -131.046184] -
ISC Code: 7834
ALASTAIR 81
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 7183, ON EAST SHORE OF ALASTAIR LAKE, 15 MILES SOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.102056, -129.1744687] -
ISC Code: 7772
SCUTTSAP 11A
11.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 3932, LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RVR 1 MILE S.W. OF KWINITSA C.N. STN. ADJOINS I.R. NO. 11
[54.2123564, -129.5617354] -
ISC Code: 7794
BILL LAKE 37
1.4 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 5, LOT 3953 AT NORTH END OF BILL LAKE, 2 MILES E. OF WORK CHNL., 2 MILES S. OF
[54.4077417, -130.059817] -
ISC Code: 7779
BIRNIE ISLAND 18
45.9 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 5, ENTIRE BIRNIE ISLAND IN INSKIP PASSAGE 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF PORT SIMPSON
[54.59676460000001, -130.4591645] -
ISC Code: 7790
CHANNEL ISLANDS 33
28.2 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 5, LOTS 3921 & 22, NORTHERLY 2 ISLANDS OF THE NARES GROUP, IN HUDSON BAY PASSAGE SOUTH OF DUNDAS ISL
[54.5190241, -130.8218319] -
ISC Code: 7791
FAR WEST POINT 34
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3920, ON MOST WESTERLY POINT OF DUNIRA ISLAND, WEST CHATHAM SOUND
[54.4300793, -130.8323238] -
ISC Code: 7785
KASIKS RIVER 29
27.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3978, AT HEAD OF THE KASIKS RIVER 10 MILES N. OF KWINITSA C.N. STATION
[54.3408184, -129.5191299] -
ISC Code: 7802
KNAMES 46
11.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3971, ON THE KWINAMASS RIVER ADJOINING LACHMACH I.R. #16 AND KNAMES I.R. #45
[54.7715926, -130.1094417] -
ISC Code: 7817
KSAGWISGWAS 63
3.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 3930, ON LEFT BANK OF THE KHYEX RIVER 5 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH ON THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.2937234, -129.7542747] -
ISC Code: 7836
KSTUS 83
11.4 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE.5, LOT 7176, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE EXSTEW RIVER, 3 MILES ABOVE MOUTH ON THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.42519429999999, -129.0833916] -
ISC Code: 7811
MAGANKTOON 56
7.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3945, ON WEST SHORE OF DAVIES BAY AT HEAD OF WORK CHANNEL
[59.00000000000001, -2.9] -
ISC Code: 7797
MAKLAKSADAGMAKS 41
3.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE R LOT 3955, ON PEARSE ISLAND ON A BAY ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF WALES PASSAGE OFF PORTLAND INLET
[54.7858422, -130.4331766] -
ISC Code: 7813
MEYANLOW 58
33.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 3954, AT HEAD OF QUOTTOON INLET OF WORK CHANNEL
[54.5095859, -129.9822716] -
ISC Code: 7814
SPAYAKS 60
1.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3947, ON EASTERLY SHORE OF WORK CHANNEL, ABOUT 5 MILES FROM ITS HEAD
[54.35955269999999, -130.0554582] -
ISC Code: 7773
TYMGOWZAN 12
29.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, ON SOUTH SHORE OF HOGAN ISLAND, AT ENTRANCE TO WORK CHANNEL FROM PORTLAND INLET
[54.6386519, -130.4083038] -
ISC Code: 7835
ALASTAIR 82
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 7182 AT SOUTH END OF ALASTAIR LAKE, 18 MILES SOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.0651466, -129.1930983] -
ISC Code: 7823
ALDER CREEK 70
4.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3935, ON LEFT BANK OF SKEENA RIVER, AT MOUTH OF ALDER CREEK
[54.2380273, -129.4254284] -
ISC Code: 7795
CARM CREEK 38
2.0 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 5, LT 3969, RIGHT BANK OF THE KHUTZEYMATEEN RIVER FLW. INTO KHUT. INLET, JUST W. OF MOUTH OF CARM CREEK
[54.6155138, -129.7881155] -
ISC Code: 7831
IAKWULGYIYAPS 78
4.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 7186 ON RIGHT BANK OF THE GITNADOIX RIVER 5 MILES SOUTH OF MOUTH OF THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.2588102, -129.1859882] -
ISC Code: 7796
KATEEN RIVER 39
1.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3968, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE KATEEN RIVER, 5 MILES .E. OF HEAD OF KHUTZEYMATTEN INLET
[54.656536, -129.80877] -
ISC Code: 7758
KHTAHDA 10
1.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF THE SKEENA RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE KHTADA RIVER
[54.1774194, -129.597472] -
ISC Code: 7800
KSADSKS 44
1.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3957, ON SOUTH COAST OF WALES ISLAND NORTH OF TRACY ISLAND
[54.71822450000001, -130.5083864] -
ISC Code: 7798
MAKLAKSADAGMAKS 42
17.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5 LOT 3956, ON MOST NORTHERLY TIP OF WALES ISLAND WEST ENTRANCE TO PORTLAND INLET
[54.8233224, -130.4951981] -
ISC Code: 7832
TSEMKNAWALQAN 79
4.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 7185, ON LEFT BANK OF THE GITNADOIX RIVER, 8 MILES S. OF MOUTH ON THE SKEENA RIVER
[54.2060497, -129.1884169] -
ISC Code: 7781
BURNT CLIFF ISLANDS 20
27.1 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 5, 2 ISLDS OFF W. SHORE OF TSIMPSEAN PENN. WEST OF TSIMPSEAN I.R. NO 2, 5 MLS SW OF PT. SIMPSON
[54.49344989999999, -130.4621169]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Lax Kw'alaams 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 Lax Kw'alaams 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
Expert Analysis Add