Statement of Intent

Allied Tribes of Lax Kw'alaams

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Allied Tribes of Lax Kw'alaams

2. How is the First Nation established?
An amalgamation, based on traditional law, of the Indian Act Band Council for legal and financial purposes and the Allied Tsimshian Tribes for cultural and heritage purposes.

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Lax Kw'alaams members.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
2,800.

5. Are there any other aboriginal people represented by another/other First Nation within the traditional territory .
Yes. Metlakatla.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
See attached Schedule 1 and SOI Map.

Map Available?
Yes

7. Are you authorized to submit this Statement of Intnet of behalf of your people?
Yes

How did you receive the authorization? (Please provide documentation)
Each house group of Lax Kw'alaams authorized this submission. See Schedule 2.

8.	Contact Person:	Chief Garry Reece
	Official Title:	Chief Councillor of Lax Kw'alaams Band
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	250-625-3293 Office
	Others:	250-625-3246 Fax

	Contact Person:	James Bryant
	Official Title:	President of the Allied Tsimshian Tribes
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	250-625-3297 Office
	Others:	250-625-3376 Fax

 

	Submitted by:	Allied Tribes of Lax Kw'alaams
	Title:
	Date:	03/18/05