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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Boothroyd (ISC Code: 700)
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  • Number of Registered Members: 338
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  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 0

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7272
    CHUKCHEETSO 7
    29.3 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SECS. 17&20, TP12 R.26, W6M, RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE BELOW KEEFERS STATION C.P. RY
    [50.0049681, -121.5223344]
  • ISC Code: 7265
    SHO-OOK 5
    167.1 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER, NORTH OF LOT 933, C.G.
    [49.9752701, -121.4816564]
  • ISC Code: 7278
    SAM ADAMS 12
    12.0 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, SECTION 23, TP. 11, R.26, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7273
    STAIYAHANNY 8
    26.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, JUST ABOVE FALLS CREEK C.N. STATION
    [50.0614239, -121.5458388]
  • ISC Code: 7275
    STLAKAMENT 9
    16.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, 1/4 MILE WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, 3 MILES NORTH OF KEEFERS C.P. STATION
    [50.05824029999999, -121.5546045]
  • ISC Code: 7261
    TSAWAWMUCK 1
    13.8 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, IN SEC. 27,TP.11,R.26,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTH OF BOOTHROYD
    [49.938567, -121.4660501]
  • ISC Code: 7262
    TSINTAHKTL 2
    5.2 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON SECS. 27&34,TP11,R26,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT BOOTHROYD STATION
    [49.9518893, -121.4754915]
  • ISC Code: 7268
    BOOTHROYD 5C
    34.0 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SEC. 34, TP11, R26, SEC. 3 TP12, R26, W6M 1/2 MILE NORTH OF BOOTHROYD STATION
    [49.96391149999999, -121.4780586]
  • ISC Code: 7271
    BOOTHROYD 6B
    9.1 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT PART OF SECTION 20, TP. 12, R 26, W6M 1/4 MILE EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [50.0171085, -121.5151288]
  • ISC Code: 7276
    DUFFERIN 10
    3.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC. 7, TP13, R26, W6M, ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 1/2 MILE ABOVE FALLS CREEK STATION, C.N.
    [22.3452343, 73.1604724]
  • ISC Code: 7279
    BOOTHROYD 13
    69.4 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SEC. 9, TP12, R26, W6M ON FISHBLUE LAKE EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [49.9898573, -121.4898886]
  • ISC Code: 7274
    BOOTHROYD 8A
    30.9 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SEC. 31, TP 12, R26, AND SEC. 6, TP 13, R26 W6M SOUTH OF STAIYAHANNY I.R. NO. 8
    [22.349492, 73.16731]
  • ISC Code: 7264
    KAHMOOSE 4
    24.3 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, SECTIONS 33&34, TP.11, R26, W.6M, 1/4 MILE NORTH OF MOUTH OF JAMIESON CREEK ON THE FRASER RIVER
    [49.962405, -121.4842324]
  • ISC Code: 7266
    BOOTHROYD 5A
    82.3 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SECTIONS 9&10, TP. 12, R26, W6M NORTH OF SKO-OOK I.R. NO. 5
    [49.9825633, -121.4857717]
  • ISC Code: 7267
    BOOTHROYD 5B
    142.7 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SEC. 33, TP. 11,R26, SEC. 4&5 TP12, 426, W6M ON LEFT BANK ON THE FRASER RVR ADJOINS SHO-OOK I.R. 5 ON SOUTH
    [49.9698364, -121.4996677]
  • ISC Code: 7270
    BOOTHROYD 6A
    97.1 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, SEC. 16 & 17, TP. 12, R26, W6M EAST OF AND ADJOINING INKAKTSAPH I.R. NO. 6
    [50.002378, -121.4955516]
  • ISC Code: 7277
    CHAUMOX 11
    64.8 Hectares
    YALE DIST. S.E. 1/4 ORF SEC. 28, TP.11, R.26, W.6M ON SPEYUM CREEK, 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [36.8935106, -76.1993707]
  • ISC Code: 7269
    INKAHTSAPH 6
    151.8 Hectares
    YALE DIST. SECS 8,9,16,17,20&21, TP.12,R.26,W.6M, LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, AT INKAHTSAPH STATION
    [50.0048311, -121.5110027]
  • ISC Code: 7263
    SPEYUM 3
    151.6 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, SECS. 22,27&34, TP.11,R.26,W.6M., ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, NEAR CHAUMOX STATION
    [49.93605110000001, -121.4749838]

Traditional Territory

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