Statement of Intent

Kaska Nation

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Kaska Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Other

Please Describe:
The Kaska Nation is made up of the Kaska Dena Council, Liard First Nation and Ross River Dena Council. The Kaska Dena Council is a society incorporated under the laws of British Columbia.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Kaska Dena Council represents three BC-based bands: Fort Ware, Dease Lake and Lower Post. Liard First Nation and Ross River Dena Council are based in the Yukon, but have claims in British Columbia.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
Approximately 3,000

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.
Tahltans and Carrier - Sekani.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
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)
Kaska Dena Council, Ross River Dena Council and Liard First Nation received a mandate at the Kaska Annual General Assembly on July 4, 2000 to work together.

A copy of the Kaska Dena Council Land Claim Submission-February, 1982 is available upon request.

8.	Contact Person:	Jean Gleason
	Official Title:	Chairperson of KDC
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	250-779-3181 Office
	Others:	250-779-3371 Fax

	Submitted by:	Walter Carlick
	Title:	Chairman of Kaska Dena Council
	Date:	5/29/01