Haisla

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Haisla Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law

Please Describe:
The Haisla Nation comprises the descendants of those who have owned, used and occupied the territories described below since time immemorial.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Haisla (Kitamaat) and Henaaksilal (Kitlope) Peoples.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
1200

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?
Please see attachments (detailed information).
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)
By vote at a public meeting held to authorize the presentation of the Haisla's comprehensive claim to The Government of Canada in 1978.
This resolution was renewed at a later public meeting held in 1983.
On each occasion the vote of those in attendance was unanimous.

8.	Contact Person:	Gerald Amos
	Official Title:	Chief Negotiator
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	632-4638 Office
	Others:	632-4794 Fax

	Submitted by:	Robert Robinson
	Title:	Chief Councillor
	Date:	12/15/93