| Esk'etemc First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Esk'etemc (ISC Code: 711)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1200
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: https://www.esketemc.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 440-5611
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 440-5614
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 157, ALKALI LAKE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8211
ALIXTON 5
91.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, AT WEST END OF ALIXTON LAKE, 5 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
[51.7980695, -122.1231944] -
ISC Code: 8206
ALKALI LAKE 1
241.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, AT ALKALI LAKE P.O.
[51.788563, -122.228337] -
ISC Code: 8207
JOHNY STICKS 2
323.8 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP.78, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK 5 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8216
LOON LAKE 10
121.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. IN SECS. 18&19, TP.74, & SECS. 13&24, TP76, 6 MILES SOUTH OF EAST END OF FELKER LAKE
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8209
SANDY HARRY 4
218.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP. 76, ON MIDDLE FORM OF ALKALI CREEK 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8210
ALKALI LAKE 4A
130.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DST. PT OF SEC 6, TP 76, PT OF SEC 1, TP 78, 5 MLS NE. OF ALKALI LAKE P.O., W. OF SN
[51.8230161, -122.1186413] -
ISC Code: 8220
ISADORE HARRY 12
121.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT IN TP.45, ON MIDDLE FORK OF ALKALI CREEK 8 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8212
WYCOTT'S FLAT 6
497.8 Hectares
ILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, NORTH OF MOUTH OF DOG CREEK
[51.6298231, -122.3121466] -
ISC Code: 8214
LITTLE SPRINGS 8
194.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. SECS. 7,8,17&18, TP.76, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
[43.2994285, -74.21793260000001] -
ISC Code: 8218
SAMPSON'S MEADOW 11
324.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN SECS. 26&27, TP.45, ON MIDDLE FORK OF ALKALI CREE, 9 MILES EAST OF ALKALI CREEK P.O.
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8208
SWAN LAKE 3
72.8 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TPS.76&78, ON KIRKPATRICK CREEK, 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O.
[20.593684, 78.96288] -
ISC Code: 8217
CLUDOLICUM 9A
101.1 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. S. 1/2 OF FRAC. SEC. 23, TP.76, 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE P.O. EAST OF AND ADJ. I.R. NO. 9
[43.2994285, -74.21793260000001] -
ISC Code: 8224
LITTLE SPRINGS 18
284.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. FRAC SEC 17&18, & FRAC E 1/2 OF SEC 18,TP76, 8 MLS NE OF ALKALI P.O. N. OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO 8
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8219
SAMPSON'S MEADOW 11A
53.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5398, IN SECTIONS 25&26, TP.45, EAST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 11
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8213
WINDY MOUTH 7
2.8 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE OF LAC LA HACHE, INSIDE LOT 348 C.G.
[51.8489634, -121.5809182] -
ISC Code: 8215
CLUDOLICUM 9
566.6 Hectares
LILLOOET DIST. IN SECS. 14 TO 16 & 21 TO 23, TP.76, 9 MLS NORTHEAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8223
OLD CLEMENS 16
16.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5400 ON RIGHT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF ALKALI CREEK
[51.7089522, -122.3585993] -
ISC Code: 8221
PETE SUCKERS 13
566.0 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP. 45, 7 MILES EAST OF ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8222
ROPER'S MEADOW 14
32.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, INSIDE LOT 2551, ON A SMALL CREEK 4 MILES EASTERLY FROM ALKALI LAKE POST OFFICE
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Esk'etemc 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 Esk'etemc 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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