Katzie
1. What is the First Nation Called?
Katzie Indian Band
2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law
Please Describe:
The Katzie Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory
since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the
Katzie language. Our society is, and always has been, organized with
complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic
rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or
surrendered title to our lands, right to our resources or the power to
make decisions within our territory.
Is there an attachment?
Yes
3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Katzie Indian People
4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
370
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.
Other aboriginal people in the area are: Coquitlam, Langley, Tsawwassen
and Musqueam.
6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
All of the land around Pitt Lake (ten miles on west side), Pitt River (all
the land along the Pitt River east to Golden Ears Park, Alouette Lake
and Kanaka Creek), all of the cities of Surrey, Langley and New Westminster,
west of New Westminster to Marpole Ave in Vancouver.
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)
Band Council Resolution
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Contact Person: |
Terry Glavin |
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Official Title: |
Treaty Coordinator |
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Phone Numbers: |
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Main: |
465-8961 Office |
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Others: |
465-5949 Fax |
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Submitted by: |
Diane Bailey |
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Title: |
Chief |
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Date: |
8/2/94 |