ul-KAT-cho | Ulkatcho First Nation
Community Profile
- The Ulkatcho First Nation is an Indigenous community located in central British Columbia, known for their traditional land use and cultural preservation efforts.
- Last Updated 2025-05-13 05:39:38 UTC
- Name: Ulkatcho (ISC Code: 722)
- Former Names: Ulkatcho Indian Band
- Band Style: First Nation
- Cultural Area: Central Interior, British Columbia
- Indigenous Language: Chilcotin (Tsilhqot'in)
- Number of Registered Members: 1087
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
- TERM EXPIRES: 04/28/2025
- CHIEF: LYNDA PRICE
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:6
- LYNDA PRICE
- MABELENE LEON
- ANTHONY SIMS
- PAMELA GARNER (HOLTE)
- NELSON (CHARLIE) WILLIAM
- CORINNE CAHOOSE
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: /nations/605-ulkatcho
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 742-3260
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 742-3411
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 3430, ANAHIM LAKE, BC
- EMAILS:
- Chief LYNDA PRICE:
- Councillor MABELENE LEON:
- Councillor ANTHONY SIMS:
- Councillor PAMELA GARNER (HOLTE):
- Councillor NELSON (CHARLIE) WILLIAM:
- Councillor CORINNE CAHOOSE:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
- Websites
Band Financial Statements
- 2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2011 - Ulkatcho20112012.pdf
- 2009 - Ulkatcho20092010.pdf
- 2008 - Ulkatcho20082009.pdf
- 2007 - Ulkatcho20072008.pdf
- 2006 - Ulkatcho20062007.pdf
- 2005 - Ulkatcho20052006.pdf
- 2004 - Ulkatcho20042005.pdf
- 2003 - Ulkatcho20032004.pdf
- 2002 - Ulkatcho20022003.pdf
- 2001 - Ulkatcho20012002.pdf
Band Council Remuneration
- 2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
Intergovernmental Agreements
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8334
ABUNTLET LAKE 4
129.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, ON EAST SHORE OF ABUNTLET LAKE
[52.570685, -125.4052493] -
ISC Code: 8349
BETTY CREEK 18
129.5 Hectares
WEST 1/2 LOT 1040
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 8344
LOUIS SQUINAS RANCH 14
356.3 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 3, LOTS 342 TO 344, ON LEFT BANK OF THE DEAN RIVER AT NORTHEAST END OF ABUNTLET LAKE
[52.58447779999999, -125.454125] -
ISC Code: 8337
SALMON RIVER MEADOW 7
96.3 Hectares
E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 & SW 1/4 LOT 675
[52.97058579999999, -125.1574044] -
ISC Code: 8336
ULKATCHO 6
129.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 4, LOT 1357, ABOUT 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF GATCHO LAKE
[43.2994285, -74.21793260000001] -
ISC Code: 8347
ANDY CAHOOSE MEADOW 16
129.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, SOUTH HALF OF LAT 396, ON THE DEAN RIVER, 6 MILES SOUTH OF GATCHO LAKE
[52.8829558, -125.7364814] -
ISC Code: 8341
BLACKWATER MEADOW 11
57.5 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE. 3, LOTS 351 & 353, 4 MILES NORTHWEST OF ABUNDLET LAKE
[52.7259184, -125.5215014] -
ISC Code: 8342
CAHOOSE 12
64.8 Hectares
COAST DIST. RGE 3, LOT 1191, 5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF GATCHO LAKE
[52.91065709999999, -125.6563449] -
ISC Code: 8333
TOWDYSTAN LAKE 3
258.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, ON THE DEAN RIVER, AT NORTH END OF TOWDYSTAN LAKE
[52.2907985, -125.1232811] -
ISC Code: 8335
ULKATCHO 5
129.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 4, LOT 2128 AND E. 1/2 LOT 2129, 2 MILES SOUTH OF NATUZA LAKE
[53.0365141, -126.0315083] -
ISC Code: 8340
CAHOOSE 10
198.7 Hectares
COAST DIST., RGE. 3, LOTS 355 & 356, NORTH SHORE OF ABUNDLET LAKE
[52.5858347, -125.4190078] -
ISC Code: 9139
FISHTRAP 19
20.2 Hectares
NORTH SHORE OF NIMPO LAKE
[52.3592236, -125.1565737] -
ISC Code: 8332
THOMAS SQUINAS RANCH 2A
248.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, ON CORKSCREW CREEK AND EAST SHORE OF ANAHIM LAKE
[52.4884971, -125.3242969] -
ISC Code: 8348
TILGATKO 17
62.7 Hectares
SW 1/3 LOT 395
[52.8761599, -125.7205357] -
ISC Code: 8399
WILLOW MEADOW 9
59.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, S 1/2 LOT 1030, RGE 3
[52.7329596, -125.5233198] -
ISC Code: 8338
CAHOOSE 8
259.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 3, LOT 394, ON THE DEAN RIVER, 6 MLS SOUTH OF GATCHO LAKE
[52.8675837, -125.6874876] -
ISC Code: 8346
CASIMIEL MEADOWS 15A
64.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3 NW 1/4 OF LOT 383 ON HUMP CREEK BETWEEN NORTH END OF LESSARD LAKE AND THE DEAN RIVER
[52.6647927, -125.4697716] -
ISC Code: 8331
SQUINAS 2
400.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 401, AND E. 1/2 OF LOT 404, AT SOUTHEAST END OF ANAHIM LAKE, AT MOUTH OF THE DEAN RIVER
[52.466667, -125.316667] -
ISC Code: 8345
ULKATCHO 14A
256.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 3, LOT 525, ON THE DEAN RIVER, 2 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ANAHIM LAKE POST OFFICE
[52.446952, -125.2719299] -
ISC Code: 8330
ULKATCHO 1
1.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE 3, LOT 2572, ON NORTH SHORE OF GATCHO LAKE, AT ULKATCHO IN TWEEDSMUIR PROV. PARK
[53.0294153, -125.6917106] -
ISC Code: 8343
ULKATCHO 13
194.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF NIMPO LAKE
[52.3772539, -125.0431489]
- Encompasses regions around Anahim Lake and Chilcotin Plateau
- Traditional lands include forests, rivers, and mountain regions in central British Columbia
- Key geographic areas include Nimpo Lake, Rainbow Range, and surrounding watersheds
- Historically used for hunting, fishing, and seasonal migration patterns
- Includes critical ecological zones in the Chilcotin region
Consultations and Referrals
Band Submissions
Consultation Reports
Band Business Interests
Band Owned Corporations
Court Records
Downloadable Court Decisions
Active Court Cases
Media Reports
Media Reports
- Solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year
- Can the new B.C. government bring real change for Indigenous communities?
- Outstanding athlete, Indigenous ambassador and philanthropist to receive honorary degree
- Stolen Ulkatcho First Nation plaque honours historical missing, murdered women
- Ulkatcho First Nation in B.C. to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- B.C. First Nation to build biggest off-grid solar array in Canada
- Strategic alliance agreement signed between McLeod Lake Indian Band and Ulkatcho First Nation
- First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year
- Indigenous Canadian solar power project to save 290,500 gallons of diesel per year
- Ulkatcho, McLeod Lake First Nations create historic economic development partnership
- Lynda Price re-elected as chief of Ulkatcho First Nation
- Ulkatcho First Nation set to build largest off-grid solar power farm in Canada
- Re-elected Ulkatcho Chief Lynda Price eyes bright future for her community
- Ulkatcho First Nation declares state of emergency due to alcohol, drug, opioid deaths
- ‘He didn’t forget about us’: Ulkatcho, 900-member First Nation home to Carey Price, all in for Habs as Stanley Cup final begins
- Carey Price’s mother voted in as chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation
- Ulkatcho First Nation, hometown of Carey Price, hosting Stanley Cup final parades
- Carey Price's B.C. hometown, Ulkatcho First Nation rallying behind Canadiens' star goalie
- Ulkatcho First Nation’s feral horse project nets results
- Cow moose, calf protection focus of Ulkatcho First Nation
- Carey Price getting help for alcoholism was a way to lead by example — especially for Indigenous youth
- Local First Nations alliance works towards sustainable natural resource management
- Ulkatcho First Nation celebrates new gas station, groundbreaking for new store
- Cariboo Chilcotin Coast hockey fans ready to cheer for Carey Price in Stanley Cup finals
- AFN passes emergency resolution to oppose federal gun control legislation
- Mother of NHLer Carey Price elected chief of B.C. First Nation
- Artemis Gold obtains BC Mines Act Permit for Blackwater Mine
- Post-secondary education helped Lynda Price reach her goals
- Blackwater Mine moves forward, creating jobs, economic opportunities
- Carey Price shares touching video message on Canadiens' Indigenous Celebration Night
- Lhoosk’uz Dene, Ulkatcho First Nations sign agreements supporting Blackwater Gold Mine
- B.C. First Nation gets nearly $16M funding for off-grid solar farm
- Artemis Gold Introduces New Plan to Protect and Restore Caribou, Developed Alongside Lhoosk’uz Dene and Ulkatcho First Nations
- Canadiens Carey Price Carries His Indigenous Heritage With Pride
- Stolen Ulkatcho First Nation plaque honours historical missing, murdered women
- B.C.’s Ulkatcho First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- ULKATCHO ENERGY CORPORATION SOLAR PLANT PROJECT IN ANAHIM LAKE ADVANCES
- Ulkatcho First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- Ulkatcho First Nation, hometown of Carey Price, hosting Stanley Cup final parades
- Ulkatcho First Nation implementing road closures and restrictions
- COVID-19 vaccine rolls out in Anahim Lake, Ulkatcho First Nation
- First Nations to get share of royalties from Blackwater Gold Mine
- Lhoosk’uz Dené, Ulkatcho sign agreement with province to share benefits of Blackwater mine
- NHL's Carey Price is just one of Canada's notable Aboriginal athletes
- Lynda Price elected chief of Ulkatcho (Anahim) First Nation
- Interior First Nations announce emergency Mountain Caribou hunting ban in West Chilcotin
- Carey Price to receive honorary degree at UNBC
- B.C. First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- Carey Price inducted into BC Hockey Hall of Fame
- Prices remain committed to honouring Indigenous heritage, helping community
- Interior First Nations announce emergency Mountain Caribou hunting ban in West Chilcotin
- Provincial investment support Indigenous clean-energy project in the Interior
- Ulkatcho First Nation and McLeod Lake Indian Band solidify strategic economic alliance
- Central B.C. First Nation calls for state of emergency
- Ulktacho First Nation moves one step closer toward solar plant construction
- Re-elected Ulkatcho Chief Lynda Price eyes bright future for her community
- Ulkatcho First Nation Declares State of Emergency Over Drug, Alcohol, and Opioid Crisis
- Ulkatcho First Nation Council Election on April 29
- Candidates announced for April 29 Ulkatcho First Nation election
- Ulkatcho First Nation at Anahim Lake praying for rain
- COVID-19: Tsilhqot’in, Ulkatcho families benefit from Yeqox Nilin Justice Society visa cards
- Solar project developing for Upper Nicola Band
- Ulkatcho Nation to plant one million-plus trees
- B.C First Nations ban caribou hunting as populations dwindle
- Remote First Nations transitioning from diesel to clean energy
- Lhoosk’uz Dené, Ulkatcho Nations sign agreement with Province to share benefits
- Indigenous clean-energy projects funded in B.C. Interior
- Ulkatcho First Nation elects Charlie Williams as chief
- Charlie William Elected As The New Chief Of Ulkatcho First Nation
- B.C. First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- B.C. First Nation to house largest off-grid solar project in Canada
- Carey Price speaks out on the history of residential schools in Canada
- Carey Price speaks out on the history of residential schools in Canada
- Ulkatcho First Nation celebrates new gas station, groundbreaking for new store
Academic Research
Academic Research
- Aboriginal forestry joint ventures: Elements of an assessment framework
- Systemic ambiguity, First Nations, and Canadian nationalism: Dilemmas of history-making in the development of a national heritage trail
- Exploring Tensions in Taking Up the Call for Reconciliation in Teacher Education
- An environmental scan of mental health services for indigenous youth in Canada
- The Social Importance of Volcanic Peaks for the Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia.
- Lhoosk'uz Dené Nation and Ulkatcho First Nation
- Aboriginal values, sacred landscapes, and resource development in the Cariboo Chilcotin region of BC.
- The feasibility of Forest Stewardship Council certification for forested communites in British Columbia
- West Chilcotin Forest Products: A joint venture defies the odds in BC's troubled forest industry.
- Indigenous‐led conservation: Pathways to recovery for the nearly extirpated Klinse‐Za mountain caribou
- Aboriginal values, sacred landscapes, and resource development in the Cariboo Chilcotin region of BC.
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