Treaty & Territory Stewardship
Metlakatla is one of seven Tsimshian First Nations. Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams make up the Coast Tsimshian. The Traditional Structure and practice divides the members of the Coast Tsimshian into 9 tribes. Each tribe consist of four clans. From the beginning of time, the members of the Coast Tsimshian have been inhabitants and stewards of their traditional territory.
Most of the people from the nine tribes moved to the area surrounding the fort established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1834. In 1857, William Duncan set up a mission at Fort Simpson. In 1862, Duncan re-established the village of Metlakatla with his Christian converts. The present location of Metlakatla sits atop two ancient villages.
Metlakatla is currently in Treaty negotiations. For information on Treaty negotiations, stages and processes visit the BC Treaty Commission site at www.bctreaty.net
Metlakatla Members click here for more information about Treaty.
This page was last updated March 15th, 2010