| Upper Nicola First Nation
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+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Upper Nicola (ISC Code: 697)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1003
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 03/22/2026
- CHIEF: DANIEL MANUEL
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 10
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.uppernicola.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 350-3342
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 350-3311
- ADDRESS: 2225 Village Road, General Delivery, DOUGLAS LAKE, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor FREDERICK (SCOTTY) HOLMES:
- Chief DANIEL MANUEL:
- Councillor DENNIS MACDONALD:
- Councillor CRAIG SHINTAH:
- Councillor IRA R. TOM:
- Councillor MATHEW MANUEL:
- Councillor BRIAN HOLMES:
- Councillor KEVIN WILLIAM NED:
- Councillor JEANETTE MCCAULEY:
- Councillor STUART MICHEL:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7253
CHAPPERON CREEK 6
6.1 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON CHAPPERON CREEK, 1/4 MILE EAST OF CHAPPERON LAKE S. OF AND ADJOINING LOT 430
[50.199913, -120.0506852] -
ISC Code: 7251
SPAHOMIN CREEK 4
129.5 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ONSPAHOMIN CREEK, 6 MILES SOUTH OF DOUGLAS LAKE, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 8
[50.0763477, -120.2026074] -
ISC Code: 7252
CHAPPERON LAKE 5
293.4 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DIST. ON WEST SHORE OF CHAPPERON LAKE, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF DOUGLAS LAKE
[50.2172561, -120.0704901] -
ISC Code: 7250
DOUGLAS LAKE 3
9343.2 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN TPS. 96, ON DOUGLAS LAKE AND BANKS OF THE NICOLA RIVER
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
ISC Code: 7249
HAMILTON CREEK 2
24.3 Hectares
KJAMLOOPS DIST., IN TP.97, SOUTHEAST SHORE OF NICOLA LAKE, AT MOUTH OF QUILCHENA CREEK
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
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: 7248
NICOLA LAKE 1
1092.3 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN TPS 96 & 97, ON EAST SHORE OF NICOLA LAKE AT MOUTH OF THE NICOLA RIVER
[50.17730479999999, -120.5151398] -
ISC Code: 7254
SALMON LAKE 7
69.6 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN LEFT BANK OF THE SALMON RIVER, AT OUTLET OF SALMON LAKE, EAST OF ADJOINING LOT 737
[50.674522, -120.3272674] -
ISC Code: 7255
SPAHOMIN CREEK 8
1561.0 Hectares
KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON SPAHOMIN LAKE AND CREEK, 5 MILES SOUTH OF DOUGLAS LAKE
[50.08853509999999, -120.2340103]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Upper Nicola 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 Upper Nicola 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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