Statement of Intent

Namgis
1. What is the First Nation Called?
Namgis Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Other

Please Describe:
Custom Band

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The members of the Namgis First Nation.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
1360

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.
Tlowitsis-Mumtagila Band
Kwakiutl Band

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Refer to the attached map showing the traditional territory of the Namgis First Nation.

The Namgis 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)
At a general band meeting held on February 9, 1995 the membership adopted the Band Council Resolution #1 authorizing the Council of the Namgis First Nation to:

1. Withdraw from the Statement of Intent jointly filed by the Kwakiutl District Council and the Msugamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal Council with the BCTC on November 19, 1994.

2. File a Statement of Intent with the BCTC on their behalf.

Authorization also given by Chief and Council of the Namgis First Nation in a Band Council Resolution on February 14, 1996.

Meetings held with urban constituents on July 3 and 4, 1996 in Victoria and Vancouver respectively. The membership adopted Band Council Resolution #1 (as above).

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

	Main:	250-974-5200
	Others:	250-974-5900

	Submitted by:	William Cranmer
	Title:	Chief
	Date:	20/02/96, Amended 1/20/2000