Fraser Canyon Tribal Administration

Member Bands
Background
Discussions

Member Bands

Kanaka Bar Indian Band

Location

: First Nation is located near Lytton, (6 reserves on 228.8 hectares). (Source: First Nations Profiles, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and British Columbia First Nations websites)

Number of Band Members

: 187 (Source: Registered Population as of August, 2002, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)

Skuppah Indian Band

Location

:Members are located in two communities, Skuppah and Inklyuhkinatko, near Merritt (8 reserves on 211.1 hectares). (Source: First Nations Profiles, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and British Columbia First Nations websites)

Number of Band Members

: 98 (Source: Registered Population as of August, 2002, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)

Background

Participation

: Government representatives are working to build relationships with the Fraser Canyon Tribal Administration outside of the British Columbia Treaty Commission six-stage treaty process.

Location

: The Tribal Administration office is in Lytton. Member bands are located in the Fraser Canyon between Lytton and Boston Bar.

Total band members

: 392 (Source: Registered Population as of August, 2002, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada)

Discussions

Treaty Negotiations Office staff undertake discussions with First Nations outside the treaty process on a wide range of topics related to the resolution of the land question. Discussions are informal so the level of interaction varies according to specific situations and needs. Initiatives can involve building relationships with First Nations, and addressing concerns associated with asserted traditional territory.