Klahoose

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Klahoose Indian Band

2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law

Please Describe:
Klahoose has been established under both traditional law and, more recently, under legislation. Klahoose has existed as a nation for thousands of years. This has been established through our oral histories. Klahoose has also been recognized by British Columbia and Canada under the Indian Act.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Klahoose Qaymuwh

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
231 as of June 9, 1994

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.
Homalco, Sliammon and Kwakiutl.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Starting in the southwest in the Strait of Georgia including Savary Island and a portion of Malaspina Peninsula, then extending northeast to include portions of the Powell River drainage basin; then continuing northeast, then north, then southwest to include the entire Toba River watershed; and then continuing southwest to include the Brem River, the Quatum River, Maurelle Island, and a portion of Quadra Island. Klahoose Territory includes the water bodies of Strait of Georgia, Sutil Channel, Calm Channel, Desolation Sound, Pryce Channel, Homfray Channel, and Toba Inlet. Major land bodies within Klahoose Territory include Savary Island, Hernando Island, a portion of Malaspina Peninsula, Marina Island, Cortes Island, a portion of Quadra Island, Read Island, Maurelle Island, Raza Island, Redonda Islands; and the drainage basins of Forbes Creek, Powell River, Toba River, Tahumming River, Brem River and Quatum River.
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)
Authorization was received through a series of Klahoose meetings. Resolution attached.

8.	Contact Person:	Kathy Francis
	Official Title:	Chief Negotiator
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	Main:	604 - 935 6536 Office
	Others:	604 - 935 6997 Fax

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