Quatsino

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

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
The Quatsino First Nation is officially established under the Indian Act and formally recognized by the Department of Indian Affairs.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The aboriginal people represented by the Quatsino First Nation are: the Klaskino, the Gopino, the Koskino, the Ho-yalas and the Quatsino.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
319

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.
The First Nations that the Quatsino First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory are: Tlatlasikwala First Nation, the Kwakiutl First Nation, the Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nation, the Ka:'yu:'k't'h First Nation, and the Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nation. The Quatsino First Nation have signed peace treaties with the Che:k'tles7et'h' and the Ka:'yu:'k't'h' First Nations regarding their shared territories on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The Quatsino First Nation has also reached agreements with all of the First Nations of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council regarding their common boundaries.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Refer to the attached map showing the traditional territory of the Quatsino First Nation.
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 December 19, 1995, a motion was moved, seconded and unanimously passed with one abstention, that the Quatsino First Nation and people immediately submit a Statement of Intent to enter into treaty negotiations.

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

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

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	Date:	10/01/96