| Lhoosk'uz Dene Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Lhoosk'uz Dene Nation (ISC Code: 721)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 231
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.lhooskuz.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 992-3290
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 992-3291
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 4339, QUESNEL, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8322
BISHOP BLUFFS 10
48.6 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 4, LOT 2717, 6 MILES EAST OF KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.0909276, -124.3278893] -
ISC Code: 8318
BISHOP BLUFFS 6
194.2 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 4, LOT 2716, 7 MILES EAST OF KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.0788434, -124.3135414] -
ISC Code: 8314
KLOYADINGLI 2
221.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, AT EAST END OF THE EASTERN KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.1179395, -124.3805172] -
ISC Code: 8317
BISHOP BLUFFS 5
64.8 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 4, LOT 2718, 7 MILES SOUTHEAST OF KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.067576, -124.3060212] -
ISC Code: 8324
CLUCHUTA LAKE 10B
4.5 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 3, LOT 1421, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE WEST ROAD RIVER, WEST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 10A
[52.9893546, -125.0780707] -
ISC Code: 8313
KLUSKUS 1
425.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, AT WEST END ON NORTH SHORE OF THE MIDDLE KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.0931979, -124.4928091] -
ISC Code: 8319
KUSHYA CREEK 7
64.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2723 3 MILES WEST OF WEST KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.0871894, -124.6634501] -
ISC Code: 8321
UPPER KLUSKUS LAKE 9
7.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2721, ON NORTH SHORE OF UPPER KLUSKUS LAKE
[21.5616575, -158.0715983] -
ISC Code: 8315
SUNDAYMAN'S MEADOW 3
32.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, ON A CREEK FLOWING INTO LOWER KLUSKUS LAKE, 3 MILES EAST OF MIDDLE EUCHINIKO LAKE
[53.12143529999999, -124.3372875] -
ISC Code: 8329
TATELKUS LAKE 28
125.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, AT NORTH END OF TATELKUZ LAKE
[53.31131389999999, -124.7180637] -
ISC Code: 8325
TZETZI LAKE 11
64.7 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE3, LOT 1422 AND N. 1/2 OF LOT 1217, ON THE WEST ROAD RIVER, NORTH OF BLUE (TZETZI) LAKE
[52.98997550000001, -124.9909388] -
ISC Code: 8327
CHIEF MORRIS 13
129.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 4, LOT 2719, 5 MILES EAST OF KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.0804305, -124.3412781] -
ISC Code: 8326
KUSHYA CREEK 12
16.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2722, 3 MILES WEST OF KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.088761, -124.6471904] -
ISC Code: 8320
TSACHLA LAKE 8
64.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 1420, ON SOUTH SHORE OF TSACHA LAKE
[52.99672839999999, -124.8978563] -
ISC Code: 8323
CLUCHUTA LAKE 10A
64.8 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 3, S.W. 1/4 OF LOT 1212, ON RIGHT BANK OF WEST ROAD RIVER, 3 MILES NORTH OF CLUCHUTA LAKE
[52.987016, -125.0725056] -
ISC Code: 8328
KLUSKUS 14
48.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 4, LOT 2715 5 MILES EAST OF THE 6 EASTERLY KLUSKUS LAKE
[53.1173543, -124.3031473] -
ISC Code: 8316
YALADELASSLA 4
70.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 4, ON NORTH SHORE OF EASTERLY EUCHINIKO LAKE, BETWEEN LOTS 1821 AND 1940
[53.1498724, -124.343733]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Lhoosk'uz Dene 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 Lhoosk'uz Dene 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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