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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Nicomen (ISC Code: 696)
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  • Number of Registered Members: 226
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 10/19/2025
  • CHIEF: NORA ARLENE EDWARDS
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 3
    • NORA ARLENE EDWARDS Edit
    • DARREN CRESSEY Edit
    • CLIFFORD WALKE M Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.nicomenband.com/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (250) 455-2514
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 455-2517
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 670, LYTTON, BC
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief NORA ARLENE EDWARDS:
    • Councillor DARREN CRESSEY:
    • Councillor CLIFFORD WALKE M:
    • General Band Office:
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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7239
    SHOSKHOST 7
    6.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYTTON
    [50.2646823, -121.425907]
  • ISC Code: 7243
    ENHALT 11
    56.7 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN SECS. 1,2,11 & 12, TP.16, R.25, W.6M, ON SACKUM CREEK, SOUTH OF SQUIANNY I.R. NO. 10
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7235
    GULADA 3A
    0.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN SECS. 32 & 33, TP.16, R.25, W.6M, E. OF THE LEFT BANK OF THOMPSON RVR, S. OF SACKUM I.R. NO. 3
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7233
    KYKINALKO 2
    53.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECS. 15&16, TP15, R25, W.6M, ON THE NICOMEN RIVER 1/2 MILE EAST OF THOMPSON RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7246
    PUTKWA 14
    3.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SECS. 11&14, TP15,R26,W.6M RIGHT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER, SOUTH OF PITQUAH C.N. STATION
    [26.4566318, 80.771321]
  • ISC Code: 7247
    SHUOUCHTEN 15
    3.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. SEC.14,TP15,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, 1/2 MILE EAST OF PITQUAH C.N. STATION
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7244
    SKAYNANEICHST 12
    81.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC. 15,TP16,R.24,W.6M, ON BOTH BANKS OF THE SKAYNANEICHST CREEK, 2 MILES ABOVE MOUTH ON NICOLA RVR
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7241
    SKEIKUT 9
    157.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, AT HEADWATERS OF THE SKEIKUT CREEK, ON DIVIDE BETWEEN THOMPSON & NICOLA RIVERS
    [50.7015753, -120.3663432]
  • ISC Code: 7236
    SKHPOWTZ 4
    4.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF SACKUM CREEK
    [50.3071069, -121.3988384]
  • ISC Code: 7234
    SACKUM 3
    5.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST SECS 32&33,TP16,R.25, SEC.4&5,TP16,R.25,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THOMPSON RVR AT MOUTH OF SACKUM CREEK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7237
    KLAHKOWIT 5
    71.3 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECS. 5&8, TP.16,R.25,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER AT SEDDALL C.N. STATION
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7232
    NICOMEN 1
    49.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SECS 16&17, TP15,R25,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER SOUTH OF MOUTH OF NICOMEN RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7238
    SLEETSIS 6
    6.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER, AT MOUTH OF SLEETSIS CRK, 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SPENCES BRIDGE
    [50.3511769, -121.3949407]
  • ISC Code: 7242
    SQUIANNY 10
    615.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, AT HEADWAATERS OF SQUIANNY CREEK, ON DIVIDE BETWEEN THOMPSON AND NICOLA RIVERS
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7240
    UNPUKPULQUATUM 8
    1.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, OPPOSITE THOMPSON C.P. STATION
    [50.2657724, -121.4157352]
  • ISC Code: 7245
    NAYKIKOULTH 13
    61.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIS. IN SECS. 3&10,TP16,R24,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF NICOLA RIVER, OPPOSITE CLAPPERTON C.P. STATION
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]

Traditional Territory

  • Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
  • Interactive Map
  • The Nicomen 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 Nicomen 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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