Heiltsuk

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Heiltsuk Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
Registered as a Band under the Indian Act, Organized as a Tribal Council under custom.

Is there an attachment?
Yes

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
There are 6 Tribes: Wuyalitxv, Yisdaitxy, Wuithitxv, Qvaqvayaitxv, XiXis, Kviatxv

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
2500 plus persons will be eligible (Both on and off reserve)

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?
See Attached map and description of Heiltsuk's claim area.
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 Referendum held on March 8, 1982 and by Tribal Council Resolution dated December 7, 1993

8.	Contact Person:	Arlene Wilson
	Official Title:	Chief
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-957-2381 Office
	Others:	604-957-2544 Fax

	Submitted by:	Edwin Newman
	Title:	Former Chief
	Date:	12/15/93