Statement of Intent

Teslin Tlingit

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Teslin Tlingit Council

2. How is the First Nation established?
Other

Please Describe:
The Teslin Tlingit Council is recognized and established under traditional law of Teslin Tlingit as well as an Indian Band under the Indian Act of Canada and will be known as the Teslin Tlingit Council as per the Self-Government Agreement dated May 29, 1993.

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
The Aboriginal people represented by the Teslin Tlingit Council are aboriginal people of Tlingit descent who have traditionally used and occupied the Teslin Lake drainage system in northern British Columbia and southern Yukon Territory.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
Teslin Tlingit Council represents approximately 750 aboriginal people.

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 Teslin Tlingit have overlapping interests with the Kaska of Ross River, Tahltan First Nation and Taku River Tlingit.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
The First Nation's traditional territory in northern B.C. is that area that represents the drainage system of Teslin Lake.
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)
Authorized by Chief of the Teslin Tlingit Council to submit a Statement of Intent on behalf of the Teslin Tlingit Council.

8.	Contact Person:	Robert Lee Jackson
	Official Title:	Researcher
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	403-390-2532 Office
	Others:	403-390-2204 Fax

	Submitted by:	David Keenan
	Title:	Former Chief of Teslin Tlingit Council
	Date:	30/05/94