Conflict Score

Band Council

• GOVERNANCE TYPE:
• TERM EXPIRES: 11/03/2024
• CHIEF: ELAINE MOORE
• NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 6
  • BRUCE HALDANE Edit
  • W. CLYDE AZAK Edit
  • SAMMY AZAK Edit
  • ELAINE MOORE Edit
  • CARL AZAK Edit
  • ANDREW NYCE Edit

Contact Information

• BAND WEBSITE: http://www.nisgaalisims.ca/?q=gitwinksihlkw-home-nass-river
• PHONE NUMBER: (250) 633-2294
• FAX NUMBER: (250) 633-2539
• ADDRESS: PO BOX 1, 3004 TS'OOHL TS'AP AVE, GITWINKSIHLKW, BC
• EMAILS:
  • Councillor BRUCE HALDANE:
  • Councillor W. CLYDE AZAK:
  • Councillor SAMMY AZAK:
  • Chief ELAINE MOORE:
  • Councillor CARL AZAK:
  • Councillor ANDREW NYCE:
  • General Band Office:
  • Media Contact:
  • Referrals Contact:

Band Financial Statements

Band Council Remuneration

• 2013-2014
• 2014-2015
• 2015-2016
• 2016-2017
• 2017-2018
• 2018-2019
• 2019-2020
• 2020-2021
• 2021-2022
• 2022-2023

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

Intergovernmental Agreements

Reserves

• ISC Code: 7616
  GWINAHA 44
  202.0 Hectares
  CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1093 ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOUTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK
  [43.2994285, -74.21793260000001]
• ISC Code: 7615
  ZAULZAP 29A
  2.5 Hectares
  CASSIAR DISTRICT, ONLEFT BANK OF THE NASS RVR, NORTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK, 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF AIYANSH
  [55.26100599999999, -129.049911]
• ISC Code: 7618
  AMARAL 46 & 47
  4.0 Hectares
  CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 1094, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NESS RIVER 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF MOUTH OF GISH CREEK
  [59.28214999999999, -129.816895]
• ISC Code: 7617
  GISH CREEK 45
  4.0 Hectares
  CASSAIR DISTRICT, LOT 5271, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE NASS RIVER AT MOUTH OF GISH CREEK
  [55.2162099, -129.1869824]
• ISC Code: 7614
  ZAULZAP 29
  233.9 Hectares
  CASSIAR DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE NASS RVR. N. OF ZOLZAP CREEK, 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF AIYANSH
  [55.26100599999999, -129.049911]
• ISC Code: 7613
  GITWINKSIHLKW 7
  198.4 Hectares
  CASSIAR DISTRICT ON THE NASS RIVER, 3 MILES NORTHEAST OF MOUTH OF ZOLZAP CREEK
  [55.191753, -129.221334]

Traditional Territory

• Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
• Interactive Map
• The Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw 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 Gitwinksihlkw 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]

Band Submissions

Consultation Reports

Band Owned Corporations

Downloadable Court Decisions

Active Court Cases

Media Reports

Academic Research