"Traditional Use Study"

Kwikwetlem Members can receive a copy or for more infotmation call

 George Chaffee, Chief Negotiator, 6047-540-0680.

Table of Contents        

Executive Summary. i

Acknowledgments and Credits. iii

Traditional Use Study Objectives and Scope. 1

The Kwikwetlem First Nation. 2

Traditional Use Study Methods. 3

Research Team.. 3

Community Involvement 3

Community Interviews. 4

Kwikwetlem First Nation Traditional Use. 7

Kwikwetlem Traditional Territory. 8

Kwikwetlem Places, Practices, and Resources. 10

Fishing. 12

Hunting and Trapping. 13

Plant Gathering. 14

Food Preservation. 15

Trade. 15

Trails and Travel Routes. 16

Burial, Ceremonial, and Spirit Locales. 17

Social and Cultural Values and Practices. 18

Settlements. 19

Changes and Challenges to a Traditional Way of Life. 20

Coquitlam Reserves. 20

Traditional Life in the Historic Context 21

Kwikwetlem First Nation TUS: the Next Steps. 24

Gateway Development Program.. 25

References. 30

Appendix A:  Copies of TUS Brochure and Interview Documents. 32