Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation
The Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation, also known as the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation, is the band government of the First Nations people of Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada. The band comprises two ethnic groups who share an ancient alliance, the Kitasoo, a Tsimshian group, and the Xai'xais, a Heiltsuk group. The government is a member of the Oweekeno-Kitasoo-Nuxalk Tribal Council and a member of the Tsimshian First Nations treaty council.[1]
Indian Reserves
Indian Reserves under the administration of the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation are:[2]
- Canoona 2, on Princess Royal Island, north shore of Graham Reach, 219.30 ha.
- Dil-ma-sow 5, on Kent Islet southwest of the Princess Royal Islands, 1.90 ha.
- Gander Island 14, on one of the islands of the Moore Group off the west coast of Aristazabal Island in Hecate Strait, 121.40 ha.
- Goo-ewe 8, on Grant Anchorage, north side of Price Island, 2.0 ha.
- Kdad-eesh 4, on west shore of Aristazabal Island, 2.0 ha.
- Kinmakanksk 6, on the southwest shore of Princess Royal Island on Laredo Channel, 11.70 ha.
- Kitasoo 1, on east shore of Swindle Island at Klemtu, 334.70 ha.
- Lattkaloup 9, on Princess Royal Island at mouth of Fowles Creek, Laredo Inlet, 0.40. ha.
- Mary Cove 12, on Mary Cove, west shore of Roderick Island, 1.0 ha.
- Oatswish 13, on most northerly tip of Mussel Inlet, north of Mathieson Channel, Milbanke Sound, 2.10 ha.
- Quckwa 7, on Kitasu Bay, west shore of Swindle Island, 6.10 ha.
- Saint Joe 10, on Princess Royal Island at outlet of Bloomfield Lake into Laredo Inlet, 0.50 ha.
- Skilak 14, on Griffin Passage, east side of Roderick Island, 9.70 ha.
- Ulthakoush 11, at head of Laredo Inlet on Princess Royal Island, 2.40 ha.
- Weeteeam 3, at mouth of Kdelmashan Creek, southwest shore of Aristazabal Island, 3.20 ha.
Chief and Councillors
| Position | Name | Term Start | Term End | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Gary Hall Sr. | 07/10/2009 | 07/09/2011 | [3] |
BC Treaty Process
The Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation is at Stage 4 in the British Columbia Treaty Process.[1]
Demographics
INAC number 540, the Kitasoo First Nation has 503 members.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tsimshian First Nations". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ↑ Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail, Kitasoo
- ↑ "Kitasoo Governance". Government of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ↑ "Kitasoo". Government of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.