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Tsimshian First Nations

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Tsimshian First Nations

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.

Current Status:

Activity

Active Negotiations

Stage

Stage 5
Negotiation Process

+ Implementation of the Treaty: Stage 6

+ Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty: Stage 5

The table is in Stage 5

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Initialled

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Signed

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+ Negotiation of an Agreement in Principle: Stage 4

Initialled

Kitselas Agreement in Principle

08/04/2015

Kitsumkalum Agreement in Principle

08/04/2015

+ Negotiation of a Framework Agreement Stage 3

Framework Agreement

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02/21/1997

Initialled

11/05/1996

Signed

02/21/1997

+ Readiness to Negotiate: Stage 2

Table Declared Ready

12/13/1995

+ Statement of Intent to Negotiate: Stage 1

Statement of Intent (Amended)

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12/08/2004

SOI Map

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604-482-9208

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