| Haisla Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Haisla Nation (ISC Code: 676)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2116
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 06/05/2027
- CHIEF: CRYSTAL SMITH
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 11
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.haisla.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 639-9361
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 632-2840
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 1101, HAISLA, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor TAYLOR CROSS:
- Councillor BRODERICK (RICK) NYCE:
- Councillor KIMBERLY ROBINSON:
- Councillor BYRON OLSEN-GRANT:
- Councillor GREG SMITH:
- Councillor DEANNA GRAY:
- Councillor KEITH NYCE:
- Chief Councillor CRYSTAL SMITH:
- Councillor HAROLD STEWART:
- Councillor PAULA SMITH:
- Councillor MAUREEN NYCE:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7624
BEES 6
70.6 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 4, LOT 2578, AT MOUTH OF BISH CREEK WEST SHORE OF KITIMAT ARM, DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[54.0632661, -128.637191] -
ISC Code: 7635
KEMANO 17
10.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE, 4M AT ENTRANCE TO KEMANO BAY, AT HEAD OF BARRIE REACH OF GARDNER CANAL
[44.38935559999999, -79.6903316] -
ISC Code: 7621
WALTH 3
16.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, ON EAST SHORE OF KITIMAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL, ABOUT 4 MILES FROM NORTH END
[53.9485116, -128.6592124] -
ISC Code: 7620
KITAMAAT 2
188.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, ON EAST SHORE OF KITIKAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL, ABOUT 3 MILES BELOW NORTH END
[53.9708653, -128.6447553] -
ISC Code: 7625
KITASA 7
4.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2581 ON WEST SHORE OF EMSLEY COVE ON WEST SIDE OF KITIMAT ARM, DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.8995872, -128.7905637] -
ISC Code: 7633
WEKELLALS 15
69.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 4, AT MOUTH OF THE KITLOPE RIVER ON EGERIA REACH, HEAD OF THE GARDNER CANAL
[53.19892489999999, -127.816162] -
ISC Code: 7634
KITLOPE 16
45.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, ON NORTH SHORE OF KITLOPE ANCHORAGE GARDNER CANAL
[61.2175758, -149.8996785] -
ISC Code: 7636
CRAB RIVER (CRAB HARBOUR) 18
7.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2583, AT MOUTH OF CRAB RIVER ON GARDNER CANAL
[nil, nil] -
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: 7631
GILTOYEES 13
4.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2577 AT THE HEAD OF GILTTOYEES INLET OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.8957402, -129.0118921] -
ISC Code: 8392
JA WE YAH'S 99
2.4 Hectares
LOT 3059 KILDALO RIVER RGE 4
[53.8023962, -128.4644645] -
ISC Code: 7623
JUGWEES (MINETTE BAY) 5
311.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 5, LOT 6011, AT HEAD OF MINETTE BAY OF KITIMAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[54.0632661, -128.637191] -
ISC Code: 7628
KILDALA RIVER (THALA) 10
1.4 Hectares
COAST DIST., RGE 4, LOT 2582 RIGHT BANK OF THE KILDALA RVE ABOUT 1 MLE FROM MOUTH ON KILDALA ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.6380377, -129.1862458] -
ISC Code: 7626
KUASTE (MUD BAY) (KILDALA ARM) 8
3.0 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 4 LOT 2579, ON NORTH SHORE OF KILDALA ARM 3 MILES SOUTH OF CLIO BAY, KITIMAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.833333, -128.4833329] -
ISC Code: 7622
TAHLA (KILDALA) 4
5.1 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, AT MOUTH OF KILDALA RIVER, KILDALA ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.833333, -128.4833329] -
ISC Code: 7630
TOSEHKA (EAGLE BAY) 12
2.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2580, ON SHORE OF EAGLE BAY OF DOUGLAS INLET, OPPOSITE COSTE ISLAND
[43.76878720000001, -74.8169303] -
ISC Code: 7619
KITAMAAT 1
101.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, ON LEFT BANK OF KITIMAT RIVER 1/2 MILE NORTH OF MOUTH ON KITIMAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[54.0289586, -128.6587993] -
ISC Code: 7629
HENDERSON'S RANCH 11
31.9 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE.4 LOT 1022, EAST SHOR6 OF KITIMAT ARM OF DOUGLAS CHNL. ABOUT 1 MILE S. OF ENTRANCE TO MINETTE BAY
[53.9903071, -128.6506229] -
ISC Code: 7632
MISGATLEE 14
4.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2576, AT THE HEAD OF FOCH LAGOON NORTH OF PAISLEY POINT, DOUGLAS CHANNEL
[53.8370275, -129.0847329]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Haisla 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 Haisla 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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