| Gitga'at 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 Gitga'at First Nation is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Gitga'at First Nation (ISC Code: 675)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 872
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://gitgaatnation.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 841-2500
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 841-2541
- ADDRESS: GENERAL DELIVERY, 445 HAYIMIISAXAA WAY, HARTLEY BAY, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7853
MAPLE POINT 11
50.2 Hectares
COAST DIST RGE.4, LT 2572, AT MAPLE PT. EAST SHORE OF GIL ISLAND BETWEEN SQUALLY AND WHALE CHANNELS OFF HECATE SOUND
[53.10545949999999, -129.2102455] -
ISC Code: 7845
QUAAL 3A
74.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 4, LOT 2231, AN ADDITION TO I.R. NO. 3, AT MOUTH OF THE QUALL RVE, KITKIATA INLET OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.6403039, -129.3103366] -
ISC Code: 7855
KUNHUNOAN 13
2.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4 LOT 2229, ON SMALL BAY, WEST COAST OF GIL ISLAND, NEAR BLACK ROCK POINT ON SQUALLY CHANNEL
[53.2242277, -129.3057986] -
ISC Code: 7854
TURTLE POINT 12
51.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 4, LOT 2227, AT TURTLE POINT, NORTH END OF GIL ISLAND FRONTING ON WRIGHT SOUND
[53.3239112, -129.2723428] -
ISC Code: 7849
KAHAS 7
16.5 Hectares
COAST DIST. RANGE 4, LOT 2230, ON WEST COAST OF PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND AT BARNARD HARBOUR
[53.0588217, -129.1217905] -
ISC Code: 7851
LACKZUSWADDA 9
2.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LOT 1195, AN ISLAND AT ENTRANCE TO SURF INLET, WEST COAST OF PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND
[53.033673, -128.899317] -
ISC Code: 7852
GRIBBLE ISLAND 10
2.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2228, ON WEST COAST OF GRIBBLE ISLAND, BETWEEN VERNEY AND URSULA CHANNELS
[53.35715889999999, -129.1355522] -
ISC Code: 7850
KAYEL 8
1.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2574, ON WEST SHORE OF PRINCESS ROYAL ISLAND FRONTING ON CAMPANIA SOUND
[53.0587423, -129.1733978] -
ISC Code: 7842
KITKAHTA 1
112.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, ON THE NORTH SHORE OF KITKIARA INLET OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.64342389999999, -129.2776573] -
ISC Code: 7846
KULKAYU (HARTLEY BAY) 4
130.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, ON SOUTH SHORE OF HARTLEY BAY OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.423919, -129.25351] -
ISC Code: 7856
GANDER ISLAND 14
121.4 Hectares
COAST DIST, RGE 3, LOT 1369, 1 OF ISLS OF THE MOORE GRP. OFF THE W. COAST OF ARISTAZABAL ISL. IN HECATE STRAIT
[52.6534735, -129.0730493] -
ISC Code: 7843
GILL ISLAND 2
0.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, ON LEFT BANK OF THE QUAAL RIVER, AT ITS MOUTH ON KITKIATA INLET, DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.64947009999999, -129.304757] -
ISC Code: 7848
LACHKUL-JEETS 6
1.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4 LOT 2575, ON EAST SIDE OF FIN ISLAND WEST OF GIL ISLAND, HECATE SOUND
[53.2750823, -129.3157719] -
ISC Code: 7844
QUAAL 3
29.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 4, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE QUAAL RIVER, ONE MILE WEST OF MOUTH ON KITKIATA INLET OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.6504801, -129.3357254] -
ISC Code: 7847
KULKAYU (HARTLEY BAY) 4A
45.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 1, AN ADDITION TO I.,R. NO. 4
[53.4288422, -129.251764]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Gitga'at First Nation 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 Gitga'at First Nation 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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