Statement of Intent

Da'naxda'xw Awaetlatla

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Da'naxda'xw Awaetlatla Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?

Please Describe:
Custom band with Hereditary Chief and Council

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Tanakteuk First Nation represent all the people who are descendants of the Awaetlala and Tanakteuk Tribes of Knight Inlet as well as those who have transferred to the Tanakteuk from other First Nations under the Indian Act.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
160

Is there any other First Nation that claims to represent the aboriginal people described in questions 3 and 4? If so, please list.
No

5. Please list any First Nations with whom the First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory.
Mamaleleqala Qwe'qwa'sot Enox First Nation and Mumtagila First Nation

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
All those lands of the Knight Inlet area from a point situated from Protection Point to Hoeya Point following the mountain tops to the head waters of all the rivers and streams that empty into Knight Inlet.

The Tanakteuk Traditional Territory Map may be updated in the future.
Attach a map or other document, if available or describe.
Map Available?
Yes

7. Is the First Nation mandated by its constituents to submit a Statement of Intent to negotiate a treaty with Canada and British Columbia under the treaty process?
Yes

How did you receive your Mandate? (Please provide documentation)
The Chief and Council have received its mandate to enter into the treaty negotiations process by way of a general meeting of the band members and through letters received from urban members.

Band Council Resolution attached.

8.	Contact Person:	Nicole McLelland
	Official Title:	Coordinator
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	250-974-5200 Office
	Others:	250-974-5900 Fax

	Submitted by:	William Glendale
	Title:	Chief
	Date:	6/21/96