Tsimshian First Nations
The Tsimshian First Nations are in varying stages of treaty negotiations. Kitselas and Kitsumkalum negotiate together and are in Stage 5 Final Agreement negotiations; Metlakatla is in advanced Stage 4 Agreement in Principle (AIP) negotiations; Gitga'at is in Stage 4 AIP negotiations, and Kitasoo/Xaixais remains inactive.
Tsimshian traditional territory spans the northwest coast, including the Prince Rupert and Terrace areas. There is approximately 3,580 members total from the five Tsimshian First Nations.
The Tsimshian First Nations have overlapping and/or shared territories with its First Nation neighbours: Gitxsan, Haida, Heiltsuk, Lax Kw’alaams, Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Wet’suwet’en.
BC Treaty Commission Contacts
Mark Smith , 604-482-9200
General Counsel & Director of Process
Sashia Leung , 604-482-9235
Associate Director of Process
Contacts Information
4562 D Queensway Drive
Terrace, BC V8G 3X6
Terrace, BC V8G 3X6
Phone: 250 635 5511
Fax: 250 635 5298
Website:
TFN Treaty Society
Current Stage of Nation
Stage 5
Negotiation Stage Process
Stage 1: Statement of Intent
Stage 2: Readiness
Readiness documents accepted as complete
First Nation
08/02/95
BC
12/13/95
Canada
12/13/95
Table Declared Ready
12/13/95
Tripartite Procedural Agreements Signed
Tsimshian Openness Protocol
11/29/95
Procedures Agreement
11/29/95
Information Sharing Principles
11/29/95
Stage 3: Framework Agreement
Stage 4: Agreement-in-Principle
Initialled
Signed (Kitsumkalum and Kitselas)
08/04/15
Stage 5: Final Agreement
Initialled
Signed
