| Wet'suwet'en First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Wet'suwet'en First Nation (ISC Code: 725)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 251
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.cstc.bc.ca/cstc/44/wetsuweten+first+nation
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 698-7307
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 698-7480
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 760, BURNS LAKE, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7458
MAXAN CREEK 5
15.6 Hectares
COAST DIST RANGE 5, LT 4250, BLOCKS A&B, LOT 4251, BLOCK A ON MAXIN CREEK 2 MILES NW OF MAXAN LAKE
[54.33315630000001, -126.1396849] -
ISC Code: 7459
FOXY CREEK 6
16.2 Hectares
BLK A LOT 4251 RGE 5
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7448
TSICHGASS 10
76.9 Hectares
LOT 654 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7449
FELIX GEORGE 7
94.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3417, AT NORTH END OF OWEN LAKE, 4 MILES EAST OF MADINA MTN.
[24.4672132, 39.6024496] -
ISC Code: 7461
MAXAN LAKE 3
64.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, S 1/2 OF LOT 3370, ON MAXAN CREEK 3 MILES N. OF MAXAN LAKE
[54.3437012, -126.171867] -
ISC Code: 7457
MAXAN LAKE 4
67.2 Hectares
LOT 2155 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, NORTH END OF MAXAN LAKE
[54.3210712, -126.1187909] -
ISC Code: 7450
KLAGOOKCHEW 9
62.7 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT RANGE 5, LOT 1029 ON THE NADINE RIVER, 5 MILES WEST OF FRANCOIS LAKE
[54.051108, -125.743171] -
ISC Code: 7447
TATLA WEST 11
56.5 Hectares
LOT 1028 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, MOUTH OF NADINA RIVER
[53.9852521, -126.494528] -
ISC Code: 7455
PALLING 1
70.7 Hectares
ON NORTH END OF DECKER LAKE WEST OF LOT 558 & BLOCK A OF LOT 558 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[54.3313663, -125.8853157] -
ISC Code: 7460
DUNCAN LAKE 2
78.0 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 3506, ON SOUTH SHORE OF BROMAN LAKE, 6 MILES WEST OF ROSE LAKE C.N. STATION
[54.416667, -126.133333] -
ISC Code: 7451
GAICHBIN 8
97.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RGE. 5, W. 1/2 OF LOT 5363, ON NADINE RIVER 7 MILES WEST OF FRANCOIS LAKE
[54.051108, -125.743171]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Wet'suwet'en 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 Wet'suwet'en 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]
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