| Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation (ISC Code: 723)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 859
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 10/07/2028
- CHIEF: MARILYN CAMILLE
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 12
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://canoecreekband.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 440-5645
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 440-5679
- ADDRESS: GENERAL DELIVERY, DOG CREEK, BC
- EMAILS:
- Councillor HANK JR. ADAMS:
- Councillor KELVIN BOSTON:
- Councillor HAROLD DUNCAN:
- Councillor MARIE CAMILLE:
- Councillor PAMELA SARGENT:
- Chief MARILYN CAMILLE:
- Chief HANK (JR.) ADAMS:
- Councillor ELAINE (MARIE) CAMILLE:
- Councillor CATLIN DUNCAN:
- Councillor PAUL KELYN:
- Councillor PHYLLIS ROSETTE:
- Councillor CLAYTON HARRY:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8250
CANOE CREEK 1
37.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, IN TP 4, ON CANOE CREEK 5 MILES NORTH- EAST OF MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8252
CANOE CREEK 3
2804.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 4 MILES SOUTH OF MOUTH OF DOG CREEK
[51.5375604, -122.2396087] -
ISC Code: 8256
COPPER JOHNNY MEADOW 8
32.4 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 683, ON SMALL LAKE 1 MILE NORTH OF MEADOW LAKE, 16 MILES NORTHWEST OF 70 MILE HOUSE P.O.
[54.1316746, -108.4280261] -
ISC Code: 8258
DOG CREEK 1
144.7 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT , ON DOG CREEK, 4 MILES EAST OF CREEK MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[51.5867026, -122.2038279] -
ISC Code: 8261
DOG CREEK 4
183.7 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, NORTH OF MOUTH OF DOG CREEK, SOUTH OF WYCOTT'S FLAT I.R. NO. 6
[51.5983817, -122.2949116] -
ISC Code: 8257
TOBY LAKE 6
129.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON TOB Y LAKE, 3 MILES NORTH OF ALBERTA LAKE, 11 MILES NORTHWEST OF 70 MILE HOUSE
[51.3804308, -121.6158587] -
ISC Code: 8259
DOG CREEK 2
218.5 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON DOG CREEK, 8 MILES EAST OF CREEK MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[51.581613, -122.237828] -
ISC Code: 8260
DOG CREEK 3
8.1 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON DOG CREEK 10 MILES EAST OF MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[50.5666362, -122.6978597] -
ISC Code: 8254
FISH LAKE 5
40.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON NORTH SHORE AT WEST END OF CANOE LAKE HEAD OF CANOE CREEK
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594] -
ISC Code: 8253
SPILMOUSE 4
161.8 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, ON CANOE CREEK, 1 MILE NORTH OF CANOE CREEK I.R. NO. 2
[51.46938, -122.1507991] -
ISC Code: 8251
CANOE CREEK 2
1804.9 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT IN TPS. 3&4, ON CANOE CREEK 6 MILES EAST OF MOUTH ON THE FRASER RIVER
[51.4687455, -122.153279] -
ISC Code: 8255
TINMUSKET 5A
16.2 Hectares
LILLOOET DISTRICT, LOT 5041, 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF THE 70 MILE HOUSE P.G.E. STATION
[50.69401569999999, -121.9329594]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Stswecem'c Xget'tem 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 Stswecem'c Xget'tem 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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