| Nazko First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Nazko First Nation (ISC Code: 720)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 435
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://nazkoband.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 992-9085
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 992-7982
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 4129, QUESNEL, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 9979
UMLIISLE 4
47.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT RSBC 15T1742 (CLSR 80191) EXCEPT ROAD
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8304
BAEZAEKO RIVER 26
64.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 1039, ON THE BAEKO RIVER, 3 MILES NORTHWEST OF FISHPOT LAKE
[52.98325519999999, -123.8160978] -
ISC Code: 8305
BAEZAEKO RIVER 27
16.2 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10140, ONTE BAEZAEKO RIVER ADJOINING I.R.'S 25 & 26
[52.9886719, -123.8110599] -
ISC Code: 8312
EUCHINICO CREEK 19
129.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DIST. N.1/2 OF LOT 1398, ON SMALL CREEK, 2 MILES SOUTHWEST OF NUNTZUN (CULTUS) LAKE
[53.2563508, -123.5513436] -
ISC Code: 9972
ULKAH 3
59.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT AS SHOWN ON RSBC PLAN 1T1745 (CLSR PLAN 80190) SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREOUT AND THEREFROM THE ROAD AS S
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 40
BLACKWATER NO. 1
14.4 Hectares
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8306
COGLISTIKO RIVER 29
64.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 6701, G.1, ON SMALL UNNAMED LAKE 5 MILES NORTHWEST OF FISHPOT LAKE
[52.9899993, -123.8422859] -
ISC Code: 8295
DEEP CREEK 5
1.0 Hectares
CARIBOO DIST. BLOCK A OF LOT 1480, 1/2 MILE N. OF THE WEST ROAD RIVER, 1 MILE WEST OF MOUTH OF PANTAGE CREEK
[52.4031805, -123.4553619] -
ISC Code: 8311
EUCHINICO CREEK 18
129.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DIST. 3. 1/2 OF LOT 2119, W. ROAD RIVER, 3 MILES S. OF MOUTH OF EUCHINIKO CREEK
[53.190832, -123.5279678] -
ISC Code: 8301
FISHPOT LAKE 24
2.0 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10135, ON NORTH SHORE OF FISHPOT LAKE 8 MILES WEST OF STUMP LAKE
[52.9551826, -123.780156] -
ISC Code: 8302
LOWER FISHPOT LAKE 24A
52.4 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10137, ON A SMALL UNNAMED LAKE 9 MILES WEST OF STUMP LAKE
[52.96317209999999, -123.8007037] -
ISC Code: 8299
MICHELLE CREEK 22
48.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10141 AT THE HEADWATERS OF MICHELLE CREEK
[52.9084394, -123.6619702] -
ISC Code: 8294
NAHLQUONATE 2
87.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE WEST ROAD RIVER 12 MILES W OF MOUTH ON FRASER RIVER (PT OF LOT 1467)
[53.29741181587633, -122.9940260968911] -
ISC Code: 8296
NAZCO 20
463.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT ON THE NZAKO RIVER AT STUMP LAKE
[52.94318519999999, -123.5822754] -
ISC Code: 8298
NAZCO 21
48.5 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10136, ON MICHELLE CREEK 2 MILES WEST OF STUMP LAKE
[52.9328884, -123.623439] -
ISC Code: 8297
NAZCO CEMETERY 20A
0.1 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10159 ON NAZKO RIVER, NORTH OF STUMP LAKE, NORTH OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 20
[53.0069427, -123.6176838] -
ISC Code: 8307
REDWATER CREEK 30
64.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 6715, G.1, ON TWO SMALL LAKES, 1 MILE SOUTHWEST OF REDWATER LAKE
[53.01406799999999, -123.7793017] -
ISC Code: 8308
TROUT LAKE JONNY 15
64.8 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10134, 2 MILES SOUTH OF NUNTZUN (CULTUS) LAKE
[53.2468109, -123.5717765] -
ISC Code: 8303
BAEZAEKO RIVER 25
64.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 10138, ON THE BAEZAEKO RIVER, 3 MILES NORTHWEST OF FISHPOT LAKE
[53.1340818, -123.671669] -
ISC Code: 8310
EUCHINICO CREEK 17
358.6 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT, LOT 2117, AND 3.1/2 OF LOT 2114, ON THE WEST RIVER, 2 MILES SSOUTH OF MOUTH OF EUCHINIKO CREEK
[53.2175288, -123.5060941] -
ISC Code: 8300
MICHELLE CREEK 23
64.7 Hectares
CARIBOO DISTRICT LOT 10141 AT THE EADWATERS OF MICHELLE CREEK EAST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 22
[52.9054779, -123.652306] -
ISC Code: 8309
TROUT LAKE ALEC 16
125.0 Hectares
CARIBOO DIST. N 1/2 OF LOT 2120, ON WEST ROAD RIVER, 5 MILES NORTH OF MOUTH OF THE NAZKO RIVER
[53.1841393, -123.5299094]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Nazko 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 Nazko 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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