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Katzie have lived and thrived in our territory for thousands of years. To this day Katzie maintain deep connections to our lands and the rivers, sloughs, creeks, and wetlands that run like veins through the heart of our territory. At the centre of Katzie territory is sq̓ə́yc̓əyaʔɬ x̌acaʔ [The lake of the Katzie] and sq̓ə́yc̓əyaʔɬ státləw [the river of the Katzie]. Though now called Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley and Delta, Katzie have ancient names for the many places where our ancestors lived and worked, and places where powerful transformations occurred. These names live on and Katzie are working to ensure that the names continue to be spoken by present and future generations.
Katzie territory also encompasses what the government has allocated as wilderness and parklands including portions of Pinecone Burke, Golden Ears, and Garibaldi Provincial Parks. Katzie are working hard to ensure that these areas are managed according to Katzie principles so that they remain healthy.
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Katzie First Nation building new business park
There is a new development planned on Katzie First Nation land, called the Eagle Meadows Business Park. The new venture by the First Nations neighbour to both the cities of Maple...
Operators for Grant Narrows area in Pitt Meadows found
Katzie First Nation will once again be taking on management of the Grant Narrows lands at Pitt Lake. The province is finalizing a long-term lease agreement with the First...
New conservation area being created in Pitt River Valley
The Katzie First Nation are partnering with a new environmental group in a project to restore salmon runs and protect wildlife in the Pitt River Watershed. Read the article here...