Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation facts for kids
The Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation is a group of First Nations people living in Klemtu, British Columbia, Canada. They are also known as the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation. This community is made up of two main groups: the Kitasoo, who are part of the Tsimshian people, and the Xai'xais, who are part of the Heiltsuk people. These two groups have been allies for a very long time.
The Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation has its own government that looks after the community. They are also part of larger groups like the Wuikinuxv-Kitasoo-Nuxalk Tribal Council and the Tsimshian First Nations treaty council. These councils help different First Nations work together on important issues.
Land and Community Areas
The Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation manages several special areas of land called Indian Reserves. These lands are important for their community and culture. Here are some of these areas:
- Canoona 2: This large area is on Princess Royal Island.
- Dil-ma-sow 5: A smaller area on Kent Islet.
- Gander Island 14: Located on one of the islands in the Moore Group.
- Goo-ewe 8: Found on Grant Anchorage, near Price Island.
- Kdad-eesh 4: On the west side of Aristazabal Island.
- Kinmakanksk 6: On the southwest shore of Princess Royal Island.
- Kitasoo 1: This is a central area on Swindle Island in Klemtu.
- Lattkaloup 9: On Princess Royal Island, near Fowles Creek.
- Mary Cove 12: Located on Mary Cove, on the west side of Roderick Island.
- Oatswish 13: At the northern tip of Mussel Inlet.
- Quckwa 7: On Kitasu Bay, on the west side of Swindle Island.
- Saint Joe 10: On Princess Royal Island, near Bloomfield Lake.
- Skilak 14: On Griffin Passage, on the east side of Roderick Island.
- Ulthakoush 11: At the end of Laredo Inlet on Princess Royal Island.
- Weeteeam 3: Near Kdelmashan Creek, on the southwest shore of Aristazabal Island.
Leaders of the Nation
The Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation has a Chief and Councillors who lead the community. They make decisions for the people and represent the Nation.
| Position | Name | Term Start | Term End | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | Gary Hall Sr. | 07/10/2009 | 07/09/2011 |
Working on Treaties
The Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation is involved in the British Columbia Treaty Process. This is a way for First Nations and the governments of British Columbia and Canada to talk and agree on things like land rights and self-government. The Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation is currently at Stage 4 of this process, which means they are working on detailed agreements.
Community Size
According to Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, the Kitasoo First Nation has 503 members. These are the people who are officially part of the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation community.
