| Nisga'a Village of Laxgalt'sap First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Nisga'a Village of Laxgalt'sap (ISC Code: 678)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1866
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.nisgaanation.ca/laxgaltsap-greenville
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 621-3212
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 621-3320
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 200, 416 NORTH RD, GREENVILLE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7609
ANDEGULAY 8
104.0 Hectares
CASSIER DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER AT MOUTH OF KWINHAK CREEK
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7610
ANDEGULAY 8A
114.9 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER OPPOSITE I.R. NO. 8 AND AND MOUTH OF THE KWINHAK CREEK
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7718
KSHWAN 27A
56.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT AT THE MOUTH OF THE KSHWAN RIVER AT HEAD OF HASTINGS ARM OF OBSERVATORY INLET
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7731
LAKATA 41
119.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 3964, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER, 13 MILES FROM PORTLAND INLET
[45.515232, -122.6783853] -
ISC Code: 7733
PEARSE ISLAND 43
67.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 5431, NORTH END OF PEARSE ISLAND FRONTING ON THE PORTLAND CANAL
[54.88819489999999, -130.3229982] -
ISC Code: 7732
DOGFISH BAY 42
382.4 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOTS 628A AND 5432, ON EAST SHORE OF THE PORTLAND CANAL, NORTH OF THE DOGFISH BIGHT
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7611
LACHKALTSAP 9
1620.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT ON THE NASS RIVER AT GREENVILLE AT MOUTH OF GREENVILLE CREEK
[55.031318, -129.574966] -
ISC Code: 7701
STONY POINT (FISHERY BAY) 10
144.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF NASS RIVER AT STONY PT. ABOUT 15 MILES NORTHEAST OF RIVER MOUTH ON PORTLAND INLET
[43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Nisga'a Village of Laxgalt'sap 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 Nisga'a Village of Laxgalt'sap 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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