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Last Updated September 8, 2024
  • Name: Tŝideldel First Nation (ISC Code: 710)
  • Former Names:
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  • Number of Registered Members: 696
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Governance

Band Council

  • GOVERNANCE TYPE:
  • TERM EXPIRES: 08/09/2027
  • CHIEF: OTIS SR GUICHON
  • NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 7
    • OTIS SR GUICHON Edit
    • BRUCE BAPTISTE Edit
    • MARYANNE BOYD Edit
    • ALLYSSA BRIGHAM Edit
    • CLAYTON JOHN CHARLEYBOY Edit
    • PERCY GUICHON Edit
    • TALIA BAPTISTE Edit

Contact Information

  • BAND WEBSITE: /nations/593
  • PHONE NUMBER: (250) 481-3335
  • FAX NUMBER: (250) 481-1197
  • ADDRESS: PO BOX 69, CHILANKO FORKS, BC
  • EMAILS:
    • Chief OTIS SR GUICHON:
    • Councillor BRUCE BAPTISTE:
    • Councillor MARYANNE BOYD:
    • Councillor ALLYSSA BRIGHAM:
    • Councillor CLAYTON JOHN CHARLEYBOY:
    • Councillor PERCY GUICHON:
    • Councillor TALIA BAPTISTE:
    • General Band Office:
    • Media Contact:
    • Referrals Contact:

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

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Intergovernmental Agreements

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Lands and Traditional Territory

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 8182
    ALEXIS CREEK 12
    1.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1513 AND 1514, ON PUNTZI CREEK 9 MILES NORTHWEST OF PUNTZI LAKE.
    [52.24178860000001, -124.2355599]
  • ISC Code: 8192
    ALEXIS CREEK 22
    97.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1437 & 1438, ON JORGENSEN CREEK, 10 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8194
    ALEXIS CREEK 24
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1443, ON SOUTH BRANCH OF JORGENSEN CREEK, 13 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8201
    ALEXIS CREEK 31
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1501 ON PART OF PALMER CK 15 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8203
    ALEXIS CREEK 33
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1535 AT HEADWATER TRIBUTARY OF PALAMER CREEK, 18 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8185
    ALEXIS CREEK 15
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1522, 11 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE, 1 MILES SOUTH OF I.R. NO. 14.
    [52.1873332, -124.3206936]
  • ISC Code: 8186
    ALEXIS CREEK 16
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1523, 11 MILES WERST OF PUNTZI LAKE, 1 MILES SOUTH OF I.R. 15.
    [52.1755935, -124.3152104]
  • ISC Code: 8188
    ALEXIS CREEK 18
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1525, ON PUNTZI CREEK, 12 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.2084804, -124.3546736]
  • ISC Code: 8190
    ALEXIS CREEK 20
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1436, BETWEEN PALMER AND JORGE SEN CREEKS, 7 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8195
    ALEXIS CREEK 25
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1487, ON SOUTH BRANCH OF JORGENSEN CREEK, 14 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8196
    ALEXIS CREEK 26
    113.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1444 & 1486, AT HEADWATERS OF JORGENSEN CREEK, 16 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8198
    ALEXIS CREEK 28
    129.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1491 & 1492, ON A TRIBUTARY OF PALMER CREEK, 12 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE.
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8202
    ALEXIS CREEK 32
    242.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1502 TO 1506, ON PART OF PALMER CREEK, 17 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8184
    ALEXIS CREEK 14
    157.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1515 AND 1516, AT WEST END OF SMALL UNNAMED LAKE, 10 MILES WERST OF PUNTZI LAKE.
    [52.2040478, -124.3179727]
  • ISC Code: 8199
    ALEXIS CREEK 29
    97.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1493 & 1494, ON A TRIBUTARY OF PALMER CREEK, 14 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8173
    CHARLEY BOY'S MEADOW 3
    420.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 3, LOT 1424, 7 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [52.3058223, -124.2287286]
  • ISC Code: 8177
    FREDDIE CHARLEY BOY 7
    4.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1534, ON PALMER CREEK, 2 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8183
    ALEXIS CREEK 13
    550.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1537, ON SMALL UNNAMED LAKE 9 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE.
    [52.208683, -124.2788619]
  • ISC Code: 8175
    CHEZACUT CEMETERY 5
    0.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1512, ON BAY ON NORTH SHORE OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 9436
    MICHEL GARDENS 36
    3.4 Hectares
     
    [51.3785511, 1.3494069]
  • ISC Code: 8187
    ALEXIS CREEK 17
    161.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1520 AND 1524, 12 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE, 2 MILES WEST OF I.R. 14
    [52.206335, -124.0582797]
  • ISC Code: 8361
    REDSTONE FLAT 1A
    275.2 Hectares
    CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10154, NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 1
    [52.1490299, -123.9544134]
  • ISC Code: 8181
    TOBY HELENES MEADOW 11
    16.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE 3, LOT 1518, ON PUNTZI CREEK, 4 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.21735460000001, -124.1336219]
  • ISC Code: 8174
    TOBY'S MEADOW 4
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1425, 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [52.294328, -124.176603]
  • ISC Code: 8204
    ALEXIS CREEK 34
    129.5 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1507 & 1508, 1 MILE NORTH OF THE CHILCOTIN RIVER, 14 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8176
    ALEXIS CREEK 6
    80.9 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1509, 1510 & 1511, ON PALMER CREEK, NEAR WEST END OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8189
    SEYMOUR MEADOWS 19
    174.0 Hectares
    COAST DISTR. RGE 3, LTS 1526,27,28, ON WEST END OF A SMALL LAKE AT HEAD OF PUNTZI CREEK, 16 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.1969425, -124.037605]
  • ISC Code: 8171
    REDSTONE CEMETERY 1B
    0.1 Hectares
    CARIBOO DISTRICK, LOT 7242, ON THE CHILANKO RIVER, 1/2 MILE EAST OF REDSTONE FLAT I.R. NO. 1
    [52.14460889999999, -123.9268433]
  • ISC Code: 8191
    ALEXIS CREEK 21
    356.1 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1430, 1431, 1434, 1435 & 1436 ON JORGENSEN CREEK, 8 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8193
    ALEXIS CREEK 23
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1442, ON SOUTH BRANCH OF JORGENSEN CREEK, 12 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8200
    ALEXIS CREEK 30
    194.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOTS 1495, 96, 98 & 1499 ON TRIBUTARIES OF PALMER CREEK, 15 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LK.
    [52.38846239999999, -124.4036764]
  • ISC Code: 8178
    AGATS MEADOW 8
    113.3 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF PUNTZI LAKE EAST OF AND ADJOINING TOBY'S MEADOW I.R. NO. 4
    [52.2840149, -124.1621358]
  • ISC Code: 8197
    ALEXIS CREEK 27
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1489, 14 MILES WEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.87394519999999, -123.2600434]
  • ISC Code: 8205
    ALEXIS CREEK 35
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1533, ON THE CHILCOTIN RIVER 9 MILES DUE NORTHWEST OF CHILCOTIN LAKE
    [51.9265780826748, -122.9397869380543]
  • ISC Code: 8172
    PUNTZI LAKE 2
    15.7 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1423, ON THE NORTH SHORE OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.206335, -124.0582797]
  • ISC Code: 8170
    REDSTONE FLAT 1
    315.7 Hectares
    CARIBOO DIST ON THE CHILANKO RVR, 12 MLS W. OF JUNCTION WITH THE CHILCOTIN RIVER, 4 MILES SOUTH OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.140769, -123.9429357]
  • ISC Code: 8180
    TOBY HELENES MEADOW 10
    32.4 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 3, LOT 1519, ON PUNTZI CREEK, 2 MILES WEST OF PUNTZI LAKE
    [52.2150982, -124.1084055]
  • ISC Code: 8179
    TOBY HELENES MEADOW 9
    64.8 Hectares
    COAST DISTRICT, RGE 3,LT 1428, 6.5 MILES N.W. OF PUNTZI LAKE, S. OF TOBY'S MEADOW I.R. # 4 & AGATS MEADOW I.R. NO. 8
    [52.26830649999999, -124.1732734]

Traditional Territory

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