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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

8. Contact Person: Terry Glavin
Official Title: Treaty Coordinator
Phone Numbers:
Main: 465-8961 Office
Others: 465-5949 Fax

Submitted by: Diane Bailey
Title: Chief
Date: 8/2/94


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