spʌzəm | Spuzzum First Nation

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Last Updated September 8, 2024
The Spuzzum First Nation is a small Indigenous community located in the Fraser Canyon area of British Columbia, with deep historical connections to the local landscape and traditional territories.
  • Name: Spuzzum (ISC Code: 708)
  • Former Names: Spuzzum Band, Lower Fraser Band
  • Band Style: First Nation
  • Cultural Area: Fraser Canyon
  • Indigenous Language: Nlaka'pamuctsin (Thompson Language)
  • Number of Registered Members: 491
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 06/13/2028
  • CHIEF: JAMES HOBART
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 3
    • JAMES HOBART Edit
    • JANICE KUESTER Edit
    • DIANA STROMQUIST Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: /nations/591-spuzzum
  • PHONE NUMBER: (604) 863-2395
  • FAX NUMBER: (604) 863-2218
  • ADDRESS: SITE 3, C 11, RR 1, YALE, BC
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief JAMES HOBART:
    • Councillor JANICE KUESTER:
    • Councillor DIANA STROMQUIST:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7385
    SKUET 6
    4.7 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTH OF ALEXANDRA BRIDGE
    [49.6980037, -121.4055983]
  • ISC Code: 7388
    SADDLE ROCK 9
    32.0 Hectares
    YALE DIST SECS 6&7,TP8,R25, SECS 1&12, TP8,R26,W.6M ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASE RIVER AT SADDLE ROCK C.P. STATION
    [49.631086, -121.3936572]
  • ISC Code: 7374
    SPUZZUM 1
    125.3 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, SOUTH OF AND AT MOUTH OF SPUZZUM CREEK
    [49.6603017, -121.4163156]
  • ISC Code: 7386
    SPUZZUM 7
    46.1 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE NORTH OF STOUT C.N. STATION
    [49.6555393, -121.3969284]
  • ISC Code: 7382
    YELAKIN 4A
    64.7 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, EAST OF FRASER RIVER, EAST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 4
    [49.75007069999999, -121.4095365]
  • ISC Code: 7389
    CHAPMAN'S BAR 10
    2.8 Hectares
    YALE DIST. IN SEC. 11, TP.9, R26, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE NORTH OF ALEXANDRA BRIDGE T.C. HWY
    [49.7223948, -121.4231299]
  • ISC Code: 7384
    LONG TUNNEL 5A
    35.9 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN SECS. 14&15, TP.9,R.26,W.6M, WEST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 5
    [49.7332881, -121.4440835]
  • ISC Code: 7376
    PAPSILQUA 2
    16.6 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, IN SECS 25&36, TP.8,R.26,W.6M, EAST OF FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF SPUZZUM C.P. STATION
    [49.6861091, -121.4022345]
  • ISC Code: 7377
    PAPSILQUA 2A
    27.7 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT IN SECTION 25, TP8,W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE SOUTH OF SPUZZUM C.P. STATION
    [49.68147810000001, -121.4093922]
  • ISC Code: 7379
    TEEQUALOOSE 3
    7.7 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF SPUZZUM C.P. STATION
    [49.70335610000001, -121.424815]
  • ISC Code: 7378
    PAPSILQUA 2B
    20.3 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT SEC. 36, TP.8,R.26,W.6M, ON LEFTT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 1/2 MIL E. OF SPUZZUM C.P. STATION
    [49.69143099999999, -121.4045238]
  • ISC Code: 7375
    SPUZZUM 1A
    126.5 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, SOUTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 1
    [49.6508924, -121.4193902]
  • ISC Code: 7381
    YELAKIN 4
    26.8 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF BLACK CANYON
    [49.7491898, -121.4195135]
  • ISC Code: 7383
    LONG TUNNEL 5
    2.6 Hectares
    YALE DIST IN SEC 14,TP.9,R26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RVR 2 MILES N. OF ALEXANDRA BRIDGE T.C. HIGHWAY
    [39.9449868, -105.8172316]
  • ISC Code: 7387
    STOUT 8
    47.9 Hectares
    YALE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF STOUT C.N. STATION
    [49.6332373, -121.3865127]
  • ISC Code: 7380
    TEEQUALOOSE 3A
    60.4 Hectares
    T\YALE DISTRICT, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, AT ALEXANDRA BRIDGE, TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY
    [49.7092424, -121.4228913]

Traditional Territory

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