Council of the Haida Nation

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Council of the Haida Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
The Council of the Haida Nation is established by the Haida people under the January 1987 Constitution of the Haida Nation.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
All people of Haida ancestry are citizens of the Haida Nation.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
approx. 7000.

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.
No

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
The Territories of the Haida Nation include the entire Haida Gwaii, the surrounding waters, the air space and the Kaigainaa Archipelago.
The waters include the entire Dixon Entrance, half of the Hecate Straits, halfway to Vancouver Island and westward into the abyssal ocean depths.
Attach a map or other document, if available or describe.
Map Available?
No

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)
Constitution of the Haida Nation and by way of a formal decision by resolution of the Council of the Haida Nation.

8.	Contact Person:	Ernie Collison
	Official Title:	Administrator of the Council of the Haida Nation
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-626-5252 Office
	Others:	604-626-3403 Fax

	Submitted by:	M.G. Richardson
	Title:	President
	Date:	12/15/93