Lake Babine

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Lake Babine Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
Created in December 1957, by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, with the amalgamation of the Fort Babine and Old Fort Bands.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Lake Babine Band Council represents all members of the Woyenne, Tachet and Wi'tat communities, as well as registered band members residing outside of the reserves.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
Woyenne (945), Tachet (133), Wi'tat (149)
registered band members residing outside of the reserves 765

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.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Babine Lake forms the the heart of the traditional lands and extend form its shoreline outward to boundaries of the Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en, Takla Lake Band, Broman Lake Band, Burns Lake Band and Stellequo Band.
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)
Resolutions of the Annual General Assembly.

8.	Contact Person:	Chief Betty Patrick
	Official Title:
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-692-4700 Office
	Others:	604-692-7559 Fax

	Submitted by:
	Title:	Former Chief
	Date:	12/17/93