Tsawwassen

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

2. How is the First Nation established?
Other

Please Describe:
A) Traditional Law - Cultural History
B) Legislation - Indian Act

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Coast Salish people are represented by the Tsawwassen First Nation.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
Approximately 250 people are represented by the Tsawwassen First Nation.

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.
Kwayhquitlam Nation (Coquitlam), Katzie Indian Band, Musqueam Nation and Semiahmoo are within or near Tsawwassen Traditional Territory.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
Fraser River Delta, Pt. Roberts USA, Boundary Bay and many smaller slough and stream drainages of the Lower Fraser River Valley, Roberts Bank and adjacent sea areas.
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 June 20, 1994. Band Council Resolution attached

8.	Contact Person:	Kim Baird
	Official Title:	Treaty Negotiations Director
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-943-2112 Office
	Others:	604-943-9226 Fax

	Submitted by:	Tsawwassen Chief and Council
	Title:
	Date:	Revised Statement of Intent received on June 29, 1994