Wet'suwet'en

1. What is the First Nation Called?
Wet'suwet'en Nation

2. How is the First Nation established?
Traditional Law

Please Describe:

Is there an attachment?
Yes

3. Who are the aboriginal people represented by the First Nation?
Wet'suwet'en people comprising part or all of the following communities:
Moricetown, Hagwilget, Nee Tahi Buhn.

4. How many aboriginal people are represented by the First Nation?
2,800.

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.
Yes - A portion of the Hagwilget population is of Gitksan ancestry and are represented by the Gitksan Houses of Spookx, Antigulilbix and Kliyem Lax Haa.
The Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council and Babine Lake Bands purport to have an interest in the Wet'suwet;'en claims area, however discussions are in process to deal with these perceived overlaps.

6. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in BC?
See map 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)
An assembly of The Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs.

8.	Contact Person:	Satsan (Herb George)
	Official Title:	Wet'suwet'en Speaker
	Phone Numbers:

	Main:	604-842-3630 Office
	Others:	604-842-5381 Fax

	Submitted by:	Satsan (Herb George)
	Title:	Wet'suwet'en Speaker
	Date:	24/06/94