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Gitanyow
1. What is the First Nation Called?
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs

2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law

Please Describe:
An Eight House System, each House headed by a Hereditary Chief.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Four traditional Wolf Houses and Four Frog Houses.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
714

Is there any other First Nation that claims to represent the aboriginal people described in questions 3 and 4? If so, please list.

5. Please list any First Nations with whom the First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory.
N/A

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Please see attached map
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)
Contained in Statement of Intent of 15/12/93. (attached)

8. Contact Person: Glen Williams
Official Title: President
Phone Numbers:
Main: 604-849-5330 Office
Others: 604-849-5327 Fax

Submitted by: Glen Williams
Title: President
Date: 12/15/93


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