| Tahltan First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Tahltan (ISC Code: 682)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 2161
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.tahltan.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 235-3151
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 235-3244
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 46, TELEGRAPH CREEK, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7657
CLASSY CREEK 8
259.0 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5472, 1 MILE SOSUTH OF MINCHO LAKE, 5 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH OF CLASSY CREEK ON THE TUYA RIVER
[58.1877359, -130.8105021] -
ISC Code: 9034
GUHTHE TAH 12
30.4 Hectares
LOT 3932
[57.904214, -131.1763664] -
ISC Code: 7651
HIUSTA'S MEADOW 2
16.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, 3 MILES NORTH OF THE MOUTH OF THE TAHLTAN RIVER ON THE STIKINE RIVER
[58.0445255, -130.9459853] -
ISC Code: 7652
SALMON CREEK 3
129.5 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5473, 1 MILE WEST OF HATCHAU LAKE ON THE HACKETT RIVER
[58.2637904, -131.8120008] -
ISC Code: 7660
TATCHO CREEK 11
222.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5270, ON RIGHT BANK OF TANZILLA RIVER, AT MOUTH OF TATSHO CRK, 7 MILES S.W. OF DEASE LAKE P.O.
[58.43741000000001, -129.999378] -
ISC Code: 9965
TATL'AH INDIAN RESERVE NO. 13
38.6 Hectares
BRITISH COLUMBIA
[58.4437979, -130.0086885] -
ISC Code: 7658
DEASE LAKE 9
129.5 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5459, NEAR SEOUTH END OF DEASE LAKE ON THE EAST SHORE, OPPOSITE DEASE LAKE SETTLEMENT
[58.47389030000001, -130.0268809] -
ISC Code: 7650
TAHLTAN 1
151.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE STIKINE RIVER, AT MOUTH OF THE TAHLTAN RIVER
[58.00997700000001, -130.9880986] -
ISC Code: 7655
TELEGRAPH CREEK 6
24.3 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, RIGHT BANK OF THE STIKINE RIVER
[57.90292999999999, -131.159156] -
ISC Code: 7656
TELEGRAPH CREEK 6A
32.3 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, ADJOINS I.R. NO. 6
[57.90292999999999, -131.159156] -
ISC Code: 7653
UPPER TAHLTAN 4
64.7 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5475, ON THE LITTLE TAHLTAN RIVER, 2 MILES NORTH OF SALOON LAKE
[59.28214999999999, -129.816895] -
ISC Code: 7659
TAHLTAN 10
259.4 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5471, 1 MILE NORTH OF MOUTH OF THE KLASTLINE RIVER ON THE STIKINE RIVER
[58.0635289, -130.7927441] -
ISC Code: 7654
TAHLTAN FORKS 5
19.3 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 5474, AT THE FORKS OF THE TAHLTAN RIVER, 3 MILES EAST OF SALOON LAKE
[49.8909396, -97.1299378]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Tahltan 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 Tahltan 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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