Hamatla Treaty Society facts for kids

The Hamatla Treaty Society is a group that helps several First Nations in British Columbia, Canada. They work together on important agreements called treaties through the BC Treaty Process. These First Nations live near the northern part of the Strait of Georgia.

Who is Part of the Hamatla Treaty Society?

The Hamatla Treaty Society includes these First Nations:

• Campbell River Indian Band (also known as We Wai Kum Nation)
• Cape Mudge Indian Band (also known as We Wai Kai Nation)
• Kwiakah First Nation

What is the Treaty Process?

The Hamatla Treaty Society started working on treaties in February 1997. They made good progress, reaching Stage 4 in the BC Treaty Process. This process is about making new agreements between First Nations and the governments of British Columbia and Canada. These agreements help define rights, land use, and how First Nations govern themselves.

However, in the fall of 2003, their talks paused. This happened because the five First Nations in the society needed time to sort out some things among themselves. After this, two former members decided to continue their treaty talks on their own:

• The Tlowitsis Tribe
• The K'omoks First Nation

Population of Member Nations

Here is a look at the populations of the First Nations currently part of the Hamatla Treaty Society:

See also

• Status of First Nations treaties in British Columbia
• List of tribal councils in British Columbia