| Binche Whut'en First Nation
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This score indicates the likelihood of conflict based on our SLO Algorithm. On a range of -10 to +10, this score of +3 indicates that Binche Whut'en is more likely to have conflict over development in their territory.
+3
Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Binche Whut'en (ISC Code: 730)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 230
Governance
Band Council
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: https://binche.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (250) 648-3232
- FAX NUMBER: (250) 648-3636
- ADDRESS: 204 Mandine Drive, PO Box 2039, Fort St. James, BC
- EMAILS:
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 8473
LHOH CHO 29
0.4 Hectares
LOT 1961 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7563
BINCHE 10
32.4 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 2164, AN ISLAND NEAR THE EAST END OF PINCHI LAKE
[54.627956, -124.404853] -
ISC Code: 7555
BINCHE 2
373.5 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, ON NORTH SHORE OF STUART LAKE, AT MOUTH OF PINCHIE CREEK
[54.5717682, -124.505128] -
ISC Code: 7560
BINCHE BUN 7
48.6 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, BLOCK B OF LOT 4705 ON NORTH SHORE OF PINCHI LAKE, 2 MILES EAST OF I.R. NO. 7
[21.5616575, -158.0715983] -
ISC Code: 8489
CHUNDOO LH'TAN LA 45
42.9 Hectares
LOT 3023 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[54.573141, -124.5633097] -
ISC Code: 8470
O K'AY WHA CHO 26
0.4 Hectares
BLOCK A LOT 4686 RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT
[54.9292233, -125.2624875] -
ISC Code: 7561
TES GHA LA 7A
51.8 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, BLK B OF LOT 4705, ON NORTH SHORE OF PINCHI LAKE, 2 MILES EAST OF I.R. NO. 7
[54.6162857, -124.4014217] -
ISC Code: 7572
BIHL' K'A 18
8.8 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT, LOT 2055, ON THE MIDDLE RIVER AT MOUTH OF NATAZUTLO CREEK 6 MILES SE OF TAKLA LAKE
[55.0020884, -125.3846642] -
ISC Code: 7562
CHUZ GHUN 8
16.2 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, LOT 2165, ON TRAIL MIDWAY BTWN TEZZERON AND PINCHI LAKES
[54.6336725, -124.3838137] -
ISC Code: 7565
BINCHE 12
78.9 Hectares
COAST DISTRICT, RANGE 5, FRAC. E1/2 OF LOT 4709 ON SOUTH SHOTE OF PINCHI LAKE, WEST OF AND ADJOINING I.R. NO. 7
[54.614371, -124.4459086]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Binche Whut'en 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 Binche Whut'en 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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