| Tl'etinqox Government First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Tl'etinqox Government (ISC Code: 712)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 1752
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 02/22/2025
- CHIEF: JOE ALPHONSE
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 13
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/595
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 394-4212
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 394-4275
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 168, ALEXIS CREEK, BC
- EMAILS:
- Chief JOE ALPHONSE:
- Councillor RANDY BILLYBOY:
- Councillor ALANA BOBBY:
- Councillor CECIL GRINDER:
- Councillor HARVEY DICK:
- Councillor ISIDORE HARRY:
- Councillor ROSALINE HARRY:
- Councillor MELANIE FRANK JOHNNY:
- Councillor PAUL GRINDER:
- Councillor BRENDON HARRY:
- Councillor DALE HANCE:
- Councillor HERBIE JIM:
- Councillor LESLIE STUMP:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8236
ANAHIM 11
132.3 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOTS 10165, 10210, 10211 ON SHORE OF LAKE 3 MILES EAST OF STUM LAKE
[52.2945654, -122.952185] -
ISC Code: 8237
ANAHIM 12
56.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10213 2 MILES EAST OF NORTH END OF STUM LAKE
[52.3047863, -122.9766978] -
ISC Code: 8238
ANAHIM 13
63.9 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 7249 AT SOUTHEAST END OF STUM LAKE
[52.2616586, -122.9999512] -
ISC Code: 8228
ANAHIM 3
64.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 7246, 1 MILE SOUTH OF ALEX GRAHAM LAKE, 11 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.1889437, -123.0697999] -
ISC Code: 8233
ANAHIM 8
59.0 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10175, ON NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SOUTH OF BEAVER LAKE
[52.2107027, -122.9532574] -
ISC Code: 8234
ANAHIM 9
48.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10176, 3 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BEAVER LAKE
[52.2230456, -122.9495536] -
ISC Code: 8227
ANAHIM'S MEADOW 2A
161.9 Hectares
LOT 481 CARIBOO DISTRICT ADJACENT TO ANAHIM'S MEADOW NO. 2
[52.09974339999999, -123.2197503] -
ISC Code: 8240
ANAHIM 15
57.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10216 ON EAST SHORE OF STUM LAKE
[52.2991298, -123.0232126] -
ISC Code: 8235
ANAHIM 10
144.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOTS 10160, 61 & 62, AT WEST END OF UNNAMED LAKE, 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF STUM LAKE
[52.2608258, -122.9313171] -
ISC Code: 8239
ANAHIM 14
62.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 7251 ON EAST SHORE OF STUM LAKE 17 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.2825576, -123.0023138] -
ISC Code: 8230
ANAHIM 5
61.9 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10171, ON SMALL UNNAMED LAKE 1 MILE SOUTH OF BEAVER LAKE
[52.2089716, -123.0156913] -
ISC Code: 8243
ANAHIM 18
145.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOTS 10265, 10266 & 10267 ON ROSITA LAKE 24 MILES NORTH OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.4325706, -123.1977447] -
ISC Code: 8242
ANAHIM 17
139.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOTS 10217, 10218 AND 10219 ON WEST SHORE OF SMALL LAKE 4 MILES NORTH OF STUM LAKE
[52.3675171, -123.071834] -
ISC Code: 8229
ANAHIM 4
12.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 7247, AT EAST END OF ALEX GRAHAM LAKE, 12 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.2080211, -123.0778916] -
ISC Code: 8225
ANAHIM'S FLAT 1
3757.6 Hectares
LEFT BANK OF/RIVAGE GAUCHE DE RIVIERE CHILCOTEN
[52.0244001, -123.1801405] -
ISC Code: 8231
ANAHIM 6
139.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOTS 10172, 73, 74 BEAVER LAKE
[52.466667, -125.316667] -
ISC Code: 8232
ANAHIM 7
46.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOTS 10208 & 209, 14 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.1873825, -122.9705634] -
ISC Code: 8241
ANAHIM 16
242.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOTS 10166, 10167 & 10168 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF STUM LAKE
[52.3366202, -123.0844791] -
ISC Code: 8226
ANAHIM'S MEADOW 2
257.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT ON ANAHIM CREEK 2 MILES NORTHEAST OF ALEXIS CREEK P.O.
[52.1106215, -123.2371556]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Tl'etinqox Government 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 Tl'etinqox Government 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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