| Albany First Nation
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Community Profile
Last Updated September 8, 2024
- Name: Albany (ISC Code: 142)
- Former Names:
- Band Style:
- Cultural Area:
- Indigenous Language:
- Number of Registered Members: 5603
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE:
- TERM EXPIRES: 08/31/2027
- CHIEF: ELIZABETH KATAQUAPIT
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: 24
- ELIZABETH KATAQUAPIT Edit
- RUBY EDWARDS-WHEESK Edit
- CHRISTOPHER METATAWABIN Edit
- MADELINE NAKOGEE Edit
- JOSEPH SCOTT Edit
- MADELINE SCOTT Edit
- PASCAL SPENCE Edit
- TERRY BRUCE ADAM METATAWABIN Edit
- BRENDA SCOTT Edit
- HOSEA RICKY WILLERD WESLEY Edit
- PETER JAMES FRIDAY SR. Edit
- JAMES PAUL GOODWIN Edit
- LAWRENCE JAMES GOODWIN Edit
- JOSEPH LAWRENCE LAZARUS Edit
- GEORGE GIAUS REUBEN Edit
- RICHARD ANDREW REUBEN Edit
- TRINA PAMELA REUBEN Edit
- MARIE LUCIE ALEXANDRA (ANNIE) SPENCE Edit
- ANNIE WESLEY Edit
- SUSAN BRENDA ANNE WYNNE Edit
- WAYNE MERVIN LAZARUS Edit
- TROY SKYWALKER WILLIAMS Edit
- CLAUDIUS JIMMY KOOSEES Edit
- LOUIS (MARTIN) PETER NAKOOCHEE Edit
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: https://www.fortalbany.ca/
- PHONE NUMBER: (705) 278-1044
- FAX NUMBER: (705) 278-1193
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 1, FORT ALBANY, ON
- EMAILS:
- Chief ELIZABETH KATAQUAPIT:
- Councillor RUBY EDWARDS-WHEESK:
- Councillor CHRISTOPHER METATAWABIN:
- Councillor MADELINE NAKOGEE:
- Councillor JOSEPH SCOTT:
- Councillor MADELINE SCOTT:
- Councillor PASCAL SPENCE:
- Deputy Chief TERRY BRUCE ADAM METATAWABIN:
- Head Councillor BRENDA SCOTT:
- Chief HOSEA RICKY WILLERD WESLEY:
- Councillor PETER JAMES FRIDAY SR.:
- Councillor JAMES PAUL GOODWIN:
- Councillor LAWRENCE JAMES GOODWIN:
- Councillor JOSEPH LAWRENCE LAZARUS:
- Councillor GEORGE GIAUS REUBEN:
- Councillor RICHARD ANDREW REUBEN:
- Councillor TRINA PAMELA REUBEN:
- Councillor MARIE LUCIE ALEXANDRA (ANNIE) SPENCE:
- Councillor ANNIE WESLEY:
- Councillor SUSAN BRENDA ANNE WYNNE:
- Deputy Chief WAYNE MERVIN LAZARUS:
- Councillor TROY SKYWALKER WILLIAMS:
- Councillor CLAUDIUS JIMMY KOOSEES:
- Councillor LOUIS (MARTIN) PETER NAKOOCHEE:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
Band Financial Statements
Band Council Remuneration
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 6258
FORT ALBANY 67
36345.7 Hectares
ON/SUR W/O SHORE/RIVE OF/DE JAMES BAY
[52.3063606, -81.7276723]
Traditional Territory
- Katzie Official Traditional Territory Map [pdf]
- Interactive Map
- The Albany 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 Albany 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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