Statement of Intent

Kwakiutl

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Kwakiutl Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?

Please Describe:
The Kwakiutl First Nation is an Indian Band formally recognized under legislation of Canada (Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985 c-I-5 as amended, and regulations made thereunder) and are descendants of the signatories of the Douglas Treaty that was signed on February 8, 1951

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Kwakiutl First Nation represents all members of the First Nation as shown on the Official Band List maintained by the Kwakiutl First Nation.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
569 members

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.
Namgis Nation, Da'naxda'xw Awaetlatla Nation, Gwa'Sala-Nakwaxda'xw Nation, Quatsino First Nation, Tlatlasikwala Nation.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
An area generally bounded to the north by Nigei Island (50 degrees 53'N), to the west by Tyllai Creek (128 degrees 00'E) and to the south by the Kilpala River (50 degrees 26'N), and to the east at Trinity Bay (126 degrees 58'E).

The Kwakiutl Band Traditional Territory Map may be updated in the future.
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)
The submission of the Statement of Intent to negotiate a treaty was authorized by a survey and vote of the First Nation membership at meetings in Fort Rupert, Vancouver and Victoria.

8.	Contact Person:	Nicole McLelland
	Official Title:	Coordinator
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	(250) 974-5200 Office
	Others:	(250) 974-5900 Fax

	Submitted by:	Larry Hunt
	Title:	Chief of Kwakiutl First Nation
	Date:	2/4/97, Amended 1/20/200