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Statement of Intent

Taku River Tlingit

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Taku River Tlingit First Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law

Please Describe:
Traditional clan system

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Taku River Tlingit First Nations

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
approx. 400

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.
n/a

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
See attached
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)
December 5, 1993 Clan directive Wolf and Crow

8. Contact Person: Melvin Jack
Official Title: Spokesperson
Phone Numbers:
Main: 604-651-7615 Office
Others: 604-651-7714 Fax

Submitted by: Louise Gordon
Title: Lands and Resource Director
Date: 12/15/93

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