| ?Esdilagh First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: ?Esdilagh First Nation (ISC Code: 709)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 279
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.esdilagh.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 991-6000
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 747-3920
- ADDRESS: 4 - 9001 WEST FRASER RD, QUESNEL, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8158
HAY RANCH 2
24.3 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, 4 MILES EAST OF FRASER RIVER, 6 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.5571604, -122.3767913] -
ISC Code: 8162
WEBSTER CREEK 5
48.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10151, 9 MILES WEST OF THE FRASER RIVER, 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.4845772, -122.6489962] -
ISC Code: 8164
BIG JOE'S MEADOW 7
16.2 Hectares
CARIBOO DIST. LOT 10153, 2 MILES NORTH OF TWAN LAKE, 10 MILES WEST OF FRASER RIVER
[52.43147459999999, -122.6204285] -
ISC Code: 8165
FREDDIE'S MEADOW 8
32.4 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOTS 9566 AND 10152, EAST OF TWAN CREEK 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.4871192, -122.5997298] -
ISC Code: 8161
MCKAY MEADOW 4
121.5 Hectares
CARIBO DISTRICT LOT 10149, WEST OF TWAN CREEK 11 MILES S.W. OF ALEXANDRIA ON THE FRASER RIVER
[52.50230999999999, -122.6158016] -
ISC Code: 8163
NECAUSLEY CREEK 6
3.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10150 WEST OF TWAN CREEK 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.4845421, -122.6334246] -
ISC Code: 8167
ALEXANDRIA 10
4.0 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10147 ON NARCOSLI CREEK 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER
[52.73887999999999, -122.524738] -
ISC Code: 8169
ALEXANDRIA 12
64.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 9484 ON CUSSION CREEK, 5 MILES EAST OF FRASER RIVER AND MARGUERITE P.G.E. STN.
[52.5137671, -122.3212095] -
ISC Code: 8271
ALEXANDRIA 1A
110.2 Hectares
LOT 12726 & PTN OF LOT 10144 CARIBOO DISTRICT
[52.5588797, -122.4490881] -
ISC Code: 8157
ALEXANDRIA 1
117.3 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 5 MILES SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.5575902, -122.4703052] -
ISC Code: 8168
ALEXANDRIA 11
32.4 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10145 ON NARCOSLI CREEK, 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MOUTH OF THE FRASER RIVER
[52.8219766, -122.4601595] -
ISC Code: 8160
ALEXANDRIA 3A
145.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10148 ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 5 MILES SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.5689255, -122.5014444] -
ISC Code: 8159
ALEXANDRIA 3
586.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT ON THE RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 4 MILES SOUTH OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.5774249, -122.4883716] -
ISC Code: 8166
LORIN MEADOW 9
40.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10146 1 MILE EAST OF MARCOSLI CREEK 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF ALEXANDRIA
[52.6624347, -122.5886307]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The ?Esdilagh First Nation 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 ?Esdilagh First Nation 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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