The Tsimshian First Nations are in varying stages of treaty negotiations.
- Kitselas and Kitsumkalum negotiate together and are in Stage 5 negotiations;
- Metlakatla is in Stage 5 negotiations;
- Gitga'at is in Stage 4 Agreement in Principle negotiations,
- and Kitasoo/Xaixais is in Tripartite Reconciliation negotiations.
For an update on the table please refer to our latest annual report.
Tsimshian traditional territory spans the northwest coast, including the Prince Rupert and Terrace areas. There are approximately 3,910 members total from the five Tsimshian First Nations.
The Tsimshian First Nations have overlapping and/or shared territories with their First Nation neighbours: Gitxsan, Haida, Heiltsuk, Lax Kw’alaams, Gitxaała, Nisga’a, and Wet’suwet’en.