Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation Explained
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 north-wakashan speaking 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 |
|---|
| Chief Councillor | Douglas Neasloss | 07/13/2023 | 07/12/2025 |
| Councillor | Darren Edgar | 07/13/2023 | 07/12/2025 |
| Councillor | Christopher McKnight | 07/13/2025 | 07/12/2025 |
| Councillor | Harvey Robinson | 07/13/2023 | 07/12/2025 |
| Councillor | Isaiah Robinson | 07/13/2023 | 07/12/2025 |
| Source: Government of Canada[3] | |
BC Treaty Process
The Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation is at Stage 4 in the British Columbia Treaty Process.[1]
Demographics
Population
As of March 2024, the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation has a registered population of 493 (inclusive of individuals living off reserve).[4] 242 members of the registered population live on-reserve (49.1% of total population) while 245 individuals live off-reserve (49.7%).[4]
In the 2016 Canadian Census, the officially-recorded on-reserve population was 290, which represented a 3.6% increase from the 2006 census.[5] 80 people were recorded as aged 0-19, 195 people were aged 20-64, and 25 people were aged 65 or older.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2009 . Tsimshian First Nations . Executive Council of British Columbia. July 26, 2009.
- Web site: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Reserves/Settlements/Villages Detail, Kitasoo . . Government of Canada . 2009-08-13 .
- Web site: 2021 . Kitasoo Governance . . Government of Canada . 19 March 2024 .
- Web site: Government of Canada . Registered population . First Nation Profiles . Government of Canada . 8 April 2024 . March 2024.
- Web site: Government of Canada . Population Characteristics . First Nation Profiles . Government of Canada . 8 April 2024 . 2021.
