Yale First Nation

The Yale First Nation is an independent First Nations band government located at Yale, British Columbia. It is not affiliated with either of the two Sto:lo tribal councils.

Indian reserves

Indian reserves under the administration of the Yale First Nation are:

• 4 1/2 Mile Indian Reserve No. 2, on the right bank of the Fraser River 3 miles northeast of Yale, 4.30 ha.
• Albert Flat Indian Reserve No. 5, on the right bank of the Fraser River, 3 miles south of Yale, 52.30 ha.
• Kaykaip Indian Reserve No. 7, on the left bank of the Fraser River at the mouth of Keikum Creek, 10.0 ha.
• Lukseetsissum Indian Reserve No. 9, on the right bank of the Fraser River at Ruby Creek CPR station, 53.90 ha.
• Qualark Indian Reserve No. 4, on the left bank of the Fraser River at the mouth of Qualark Creek, 10.0 ha.
• Squeah Indian Reserve No. 6, on the left bank of the Fraser River, at the mouth of Suka Creek, 16.80 ha.
• Stullawheets Indian Reserve No. 8, on the right bank of the Fraser River, at Choate CPR station, 52.60 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 18, an island in the Fraser River offshore from Kuthlalth Indian Reserve No. 3, 1.5 miles east of Yale, 0.70 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 19, on the left bank of the Fraser River, north of and adjoining Kuthlalth IR No. 3, 0.70 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 20 on the left bank of the Fraser River]], at the mouth of a creek 2 miles above Yale, 5.60 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 21, on the left bank of the Fraser River, north of Siwash Creek, 1.30 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 22, on the right bank of the Fraser River, 3 miles north of Yale, including a Graveyard and rocks claimed by Billy Swallsea, 3.40 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 23, on the right bank of the Fraser River, 3 miles north of Yale, 5.60 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 24, on the right bank of the Fraser River, 3 miles north of Yale, 0.20 ha.
• Yale Indian Reserve No. 25, on the left bank of the Fraser River, 3 miles north of Yale, 0.30 ha.
• Yale Town Indian Reserve No. 1, 6.40 ha.

Treaty Process

The band has reached Stage 5 in the BC Treaty Process. A treaty moved a step closer on November 20, 2008, when Chief Robert Hope signed an understanding between Yale First Nation and the Province of British Columbia to conclude treaty negotiations between the two parties. The signing represents an interim step prior to the final agreement being initialled by the Province, Yale First Nation and Canada.

Demographics

Number of Band Members: 150.

External links

• Yale First Nation Government Centre