| Bonaparte First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Bonaparte First Nation (ISC Code: 686)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1152
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.bonaparteindianband.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 457-9624
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 457-9550
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 669, CACHE CREEK, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7172
HIHIUM LAKE 6
31.8 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SEC 16 TWP 24 RGE 23 W6M AT WEST END OF HIHIUM LAKE
[50.6754433, -120.3519193] -
ISC Code: 7166
LOON LAKE 4
24.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT AT THE WESTERN EXTRIMITY OF LOON LAKE 25 MILES NORTH OF ASHCROFT
[51.065776, -121.3350928] -
ISC Code: 7168
GRASSLANDS 7
207.6 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, PARTS OF SECS. 15,16,17,20,21 &2, TP.21 R.25, W.6M, ON MCLEAN LAKE, 8 MILES N.W. OF ASHCROFT
[50.7259246, -121.2804736] -
ISC Code: 7171
HIHIUM LAKE 6B
2.0 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TP. 24, RANGE 23, W.6M ON SOUTH SHORE OF HIHIUM LAKE, NEAR EAST END
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
ISC Code: 7170
HIHIUM LAKE 6A
2.1 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC 16 TWP24 RGE 23 W6M ON NORTH SHORE OF HIHIUM LAKE NEAR NORTHEAST CORNER OF IR #6
[40.4467069, -80.01296789999999] -
ISC Code: 7164
LOWER HAT CREEK 2
31.6 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SECS 18&19,TP.22,T.25, SECS. 13,14,15,22, 23,24,TP.22,R.26,W.6M, IN HAT CREEK VALLEY
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
ISC Code: 7167
MAUVAIS ROCHER 5
40.2 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECT. 14, TP.21, R.33, W.6M ON RIGHT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF ASHCROFT
[50.7259246, -121.2804736] -
ISC Code: 7163
UPPER HAT CREEK 1
835.3 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN THE HAT CREEK VALLEY, 15 MILES NORTH- WEST OF ASHCROFT
[50.814097, -121.5748237] -
ISC Code: 7165
BONAPARTE 3
704.0 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DIST IN SEC. 34&35 TP21 R25, SEC. 2&3 TP22 R25 W6M BOTH BANKS OF THE BONAPART RIVER BTW LTS 1071 AND 90 CG
[50.674522, -120.3272674]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Bonaparte 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 Bonaparte 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]
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