In-SHUCK-ch

1. What is the First Nation Called?
In-SHUCK-ch

2. How is the First Nation established?
The In-SHUCK-ch governing body is the In-SHUCK-ch Council, made up of each band's duly constituted council. With four council members per band, this creates a governing body of twelve.

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The First Nation constituents are members of Samahquam, Skatin and Douglas Indian Bands.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
The aboriginal people represented in this statement of intent are all members of the current Indian bands: Samahquam (280 members, 80 on-reserve), Skatin (536 member, 76 on-reserve) and Douglas (207 members, 55 on-reserve). A total of 1023 aboriginal people are represented in this Statement of Intent.

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.

Mount Currie Indian Band
Chehalis Indian Band
Yale First Nation
Sto:lo Nation
Katzie First Nation
Burrard First Nation
Squamish Nation

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
The In-SHUCK-ch Territory extends from the North at the mid point in Lillooet Lake, South to the mid-point of Harrison Lake, West to the height of land west of the Pitt river system and East at the height of land west of the Nahatlatch River system, as shown on the attached map.

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 band general assembly resolutions with Douglas and Skatin and by secret ballot vote in general assembly by Samahquam.

8.	Contact Person:	Charles A. Peters
	Official Title:	Chiefs Contact
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604 905 9376Cell
	Others:	604 894 5997Fax

	Date:	04/24/02