In-SHUCK-ch About Us

Across Canada, since 1857 First Nations have been governed and restricted by the sections of the Indian Act. In the last twenty years, some First Nations in cooperation with the Federal government have implemented responses to these restrictions. West Bank First Nation and other First Nations have signed Self Governance Agreements that grant them greater jurisdiction over their daily and long term activities. Others, like In-SHUCK-ch Nation have found a way to work together. Officially we are still limited by the rules of the Indian Act, but practically, we are implementing what we will have once treaty has been completed.

In-SHUCK-ch Nation Interim Government is composed of the elected Chiefs and Council of the Douglas, and Samahquam Bands, and the traditional Chief and Council of the Skatin Band. Even though the three Bands are still under the jurisdiction of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, we have joined together to make plans for present and future community needs. In-SHUCK-ch Nation meets on a monthly basis and reviews the direction of the treaty negotiations, current issues affecting the traditional territory, as well as potential economic development.

In addition to being a cooperative unit that works together for the three communities, In-SHUCK-ch Nation also describes the organization. This non-profit organization currently receives the funding from the B.C. Treaty Commission and employs approximately twenty employees. At this time, the majority of the employees are engaged in the treaty negotiations. We anticipate that in the future we will find access to other sources of funding, which will permit us to hire more community members and diversify our activities.



	About Us Across Canada, since 1857 First Nations have been governed and restricted by the sections of the Indian Act. In the last twenty years, some First Nations in cooperation with the Federal government have implemented responses to these restrictions. West Bank First Nation and other First Nations have signed Self Governance Agreements that grant them greater jurisdiction over their daily and long term activities. Others, like In-SHUCK-ch Nation have found a way to work together. Officially we are still limited by the rules of the Indian Act, but practically, we are implementing what we will have once treaty has been completed. In-SHUCK-ch Nation Interim Government is composed of the elected Chiefs and Council of the Douglas, and Samahquam Bands, and the traditional Chief and Council of the Skatin Band. Even though the three Bands are still under the jurisdiction of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, we have joined together to make plans for present and future community needs. In-SHUCK-ch Nation meets on a monthly basis and reviews the direction of the treaty negotiations, current issues affecting the traditional territory, as well as potential economic development. In addition to being a cooperative unit that works together for the three communities, In-SHUCK-ch Nation also describes the organization. This non-profit organization currently receives the funding from the B.C. Treaty Commission and employs approximately twenty employees. At this time, the majority of the employees are engaged in the treaty negotiations. We anticipate that in the future we will find access to other sources of funding, which will permit us to hire more community members and diversify our activities. Copyright 2004 In-SHUCK-ch





In-SHUCK-ch Nation 41290-B Lougheed Hwy, Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 Ph: 604.820.6873 Fax: 604.820.6847 general@inshuckch.com