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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Lytton (ISC Code: 705)
  • Former Names:
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  • Number of Registered Members: 2139
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 04/24/2025
  • CHIEF: NIAKIA HANNA
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 13

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: http://www.lyttonfirstnations.ca/
  • PHONE NUMBER: (250) 455-2304
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 455-2291
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 20, LYTTON, BC
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief NIAKIA HANNA:
    • Councillor DEBORAH ABBOTT:
    • Councillor SHIELA ADAMS:
    • Councillor JOHN HAUGEN:
    • Councillor ALLAN F. CHARLIE:
    • Councillor KEVIN DUNCAN:
    • Councillor AMANDA JOE (ADAMS):
    • Councillor ROSALIN MILES (HANNA):
    • Councillor BYRON SPINKS:
    • Councillor KEVIN SAMPSON:
    • Councillor CHRISSY THOMAS:
    • Councillor JASON ROBERTSON:
    • Councillor MERIKA SAM:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7332
    HALHALAEDEN 14
    37.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIS. IN SECS. 27&34, TPS. 15 R.27, W.6M, LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 5 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7341
    KLEETLEKUT 22
    121.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SEC. 18, TP.15,R.26, SEC. 13, TP.15, R.27, W.6M, 2 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7330
    CAMERON BAR 13
    35.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC. 32, TP16, R27, W.6M ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 13 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7308
    SPINTLUM FLAT 3
    137.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 8 MILES ABOVE LYTTON
    [50.3381483, -121.6507748]
  • ISC Code: 7339
    KITZOWIT 20
    11.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN SECTION 25, TP.14,R.27,W.6M, 2 MILES SOUTH OF LYTTON, 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7336
    KLAHKAMICH 17
    9.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. SECS.35&36, TP.14,RGE.27, SEC.6, TP15,R.26, SEC. 1, TP.15,R27,W.6M, ON N. SIDE OF LYTTON CK CREEK SW
    [50.2281432, -121.576826]
  • ISC Code: 7347
    LYTTON 26A
    81.5 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTIONS 14&23,TP.14,R.27, W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 3 MLS BELOW LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7353
    LYTTON 32
    42.9 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTION 8, TP.17,R.27,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 14 MILES NORTHERLY FROM LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7319
    NESIKEP 6
    312.8 Hectares
    LILLOORT DIST IN SECS. 15&22, TP.18,R.28,W.6M ON BOTH BANKS OF THE FRASER RIVER, 12 MILES SOUTH OF LILLOOET
    [50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
  • ISC Code: 7310
    NICKEL PALM 4
    45.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SECTION 19, TP17, R27,W.6M ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT MOUTH OF INTLPAM CREEK
    [50.44623929999999, -121.7011466]
  • ISC Code: 7351
    PAPYUM GRAVEYARD 27C
    4.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SEC 1 TWP 15 RGE 27 W6M WITHIN LOT 359 C.G. 1 MILE NW OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 8351
    TWO MILE CREEK 16A
    11.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, SOUTH AND EAST OF I.R. NO. 16
    [50.2508803, -121.5571641]
  • ISC Code: 7322
    FISH LAKE 7
    32.4 Hectares
    LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON CINQUEFOIL CREEK, AT SOUTH END OF CINQUEFOIL LAKE, ENCLOSED BY LOTS 2971 AND 4119
    [50.6055301, -121.794718]
  • ISC Code: 7337
    KLICKKUMCHEEN 18
    15.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST, IN SEC. 6,TP.15,R.26, SEC. 1,TP.15,R.27,W.6M, AT JUNCTION OF THE THOMPSON & FRASER RVRS. NE OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7312
    LYTTON 4B
    54.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECS.13 & 24, TP.17,R.28, W.6M, BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH SORKS OF THE INTLPAM CREEK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 20
    LYTTON 30
    4.0 Hectares
    IN VICINITY OF NICKLE PALM RESERVE NO. 4
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7352
    LYTTON 31
    83.5 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SEC 26,RP.14,R.27,W.6M 2 MILES SW. OF LYTTON W. OF AND ADJOINING NICKEYEAH I.R. NO. 25
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7309
    LYTTON 3A
    45.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SECTION 16, TP.16,R.27,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 9 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7315
    LYTTON 4E
    89.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTIONS 7&18, TP.17, R.27, SECTION 12 TP.17, R.28, W.6M 1/4 MILE WEST OF FRASER RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7316
    LYTTON 4F
    29.7 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN S.W. 1/4 SEC. 8,TP.17,R.27,W.6M ON RIGHT BANKFRASER RVR 1 MILE S. OF MOUTH OF SIWHE CREEK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7304
    NANANAHOUT 1
    312.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SEC. 7,8,17,18,19,20, TP.17,R.26, W.6M, AT NORTH END OF PASULKO LAKE
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7307
    NUUAUTIN 2B
    63.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SECS. 13 & 24, TP.15,R.27,W.6M, NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 2, 3 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7348
    PAPYUM 27
    52.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, SEC 1 TWP 15 RGE 27 W6M ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, WEST OF LYTTON
    [50.2374215, -121.5934241]
  • ISC Code: 19
    LYTTON 29
    4.0 Hectares
    IN VICINITY OF NICKLE PALM RESERVE NO. 4
    [nil, nil]
  • ISC Code: 7340
    INKLUCKCHEEN 21
    221.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN SECTIONS 13 & 24, TP.15, R.27, W.6M, 3 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 9668
    NGWYU'YEMC 36
    116.7 Hectares
     
    [50.3045275, -121.5535855]
  • ISC Code: 7346
    SKWAYAYNOPE 26
    80.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SECS. 23&26, TP14,R27,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTH OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7335
    TWO MILE CREEK 16
    4.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST., PART OF SEC. 7,TP15,R26,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7342
    KLEETLEKUT 22A
    68.5 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SECS. 7&18, TP.15,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 22
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7331
    LYTTON 13A
    18.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SEC. 32,TP.16,R.27, SEC. 5,TP.17,R.27,W.6M NORTHWEST OF AND ADJOINING CAMERON BAR I.R. NO. 13
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7354
    LYTTON 33
    131.9 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST SEC 7 TWP 17 RGE 27, SEC 12 TWP 17 RGE 28 W6M 1 MILE WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER ON SIWHE CREEK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7313
    LYTTON 4C
    25.3 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SEC 19,TP17,R27,W.6M N. BANK OF THE INTLPAM CREEK WEST OF AND ADJOINING NICKEL PALM I.R. NO. 4
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7325
    LYTTON 9A
    159.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SECS 27,28,33,34,TP15,R.27, SEC. 4,TP.16, R.27,W.6M RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RVR 6 MLS N. OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7350
    LYTTON NO. 27B
    24.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT SEC 1, 11 & 12 TWP 15 RGE 27 W6M 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7320
    NESIKEP 6A
    153.4 Hectares
    LILLOOEY DISTRICT LOT 5357 ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 6
    [50.5592121, -121.7931145]
  • ISC Code: 7345
    NICKEYEAH 25
    74.3 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTIONS 26&35, TP.14,R.27,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 2 MILES SOUTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7327
    NKAIH 10
    113.7 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECS 4,9,15,&16, TP.16,R.27,W.6M ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 8 MILES ABOVE LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7338
    NOCTEN 19
    1.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTION 16, TP15,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THOMPSON RIVER 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7324
    STRYEN 9
    254.8 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, AT MOUTH OF THE STEIN RIVER, RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [50.28721849999999, -121.634518]
  • ISC Code: 7344
    TUCKOZAP 24
    78.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE THOMPSON RIVER, AT JUNCTION WITH THE FRASER RIVER
    [50.245467, -121.5809999]
  • ISC Code: 7314
    LYTTON 4D
    48.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTION 25, TP.17,R.28,W.6M, HALF MILE WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7318
    LYTTON 5A
    48.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST SECS.2&11,TP18,R28,W.6M RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASE RIVER NORTHWEST OF AND ADJOINING SEAH I.R. NO. 5
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7326
    LYTTON 9B
    71.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SECS 14,22,&23, TP.15,R.27,W.6M WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING STRYEN I.R. NO. 9
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7305
    NUUAUTIN 2
    193.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST IN SECS 12 TO 14, TP15,R27,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 2 MILES ABOVE LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7306
    NUUAUTIN 2A
    30.4 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST SEC 12,TP15,R27,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER S. OF AND ADJOINING I.R. #2, 1 MILE NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7328
    YAWAUCHT 11
    117.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, NORTH OF NEKERTCH CREEK
    [50.3463279, -121.6710746]
  • ISC Code: 7317
    SEAH 5
    133.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SECS. 1,2,11 & 12, TWP 18 RGE 28 W6M ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF MCGILLVRAY CRK
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7334
    BOOTAHNIE 15
    1554.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. SECT. 28,29,30,31 & 33 TWP 16 RGE 26 SEC 4 TO 9 TWP 17 RGE 26 W6M NORTH OF BOTANIE LAKE
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7333
    HALHALAEDEN 14A
    105.1 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. IN SEC. 26&27, TP.15, R.27, W.6M, LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 5 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 8362
    INKLUCKCHEEN 21B
    169.6 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, SECTIONS 23 TO 26, TP.15,R.27,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 4 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 8352
    LYTTON 21A
    61.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTION 15, TP.24,R.27, W.6M, 3 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7311
    LYTTON 4A
    154.9 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST. ON S. BANK OF THE INTLPAM CREEK, SOUTHWEST OF AND ADJOINING NICKEL PALM I.R. NO. 4
    [50.4418182, -121.7157209]
  • ISC Code: 7323
    MAKA 8
    3.2 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECTION 17, TP.15,R.26,W.6M 1/4 MILE WEST OF THOMPSON RIVER, 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7343
    NOHOMEEN 23
    13.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT IN SECS 11&12, TP.15,R.27, W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 1 MILE NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.674522, -120.3272674]
  • ISC Code: 7349
    PAPYUM 27A
    84.9 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DIST SEC 34 & 35 TWP 14 RGE 27, SEC 1 TWP 15 RGE 27 W6M, WEST OF FRASER RIVER AND TOWN OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]
  • ISC Code: 7329
    TSAUKAN 12
    57.0 Hectares
    KAMLOOPS DISTRICT, IN SECS. 29&30, TP.16,R.27,W.6M. ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 12 MILES NORTH OF LYTTON
    [50.233258, -121.581404]

Traditional Territory

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