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Westbank

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

2. How is the First Nation established?
Legislation

Please Describe:
An Indian Band as defined under the Indian Act

Is there an attachment?
No

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Westbank Band Members (Okanagan)

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
500

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.
Okanagan First Nation, Penticton First Nation, Upper Nicola First Nation

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
The Central Okanagan Valley
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)
Band Council Resolution , dated the 26th of July,1991

8. Contact Person: Tim Raybould
Official Title: Director of Intergovernmental Affairs/Negotiator
Phone Numbers:
Main: 604-769-4999 Office
Others: 604-769-4377 Fax

Submitted by: Robert Louie
Title: Chief
Date: 12/15/93


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