bɒstən bɑːr | Boston Bar First Nation
Community Profile
- The Boston Bar First Nation is a First Nations band government located in British Columbia, Canada, with traditional territories in the Fraser Canyon.
- Last Updated 2025-04-29 01:34:41 UTC
- Name: Boston Bar First Nation (ISC Code: 701)
- Former Names: Boston Bar Indian Band
- Band Style: First Nations
- Cultural Area: Interior Salish
- Indigenous Language: Nlaka'pamux
- Number of Registered Members: 326
Governance
Band Council
- GOVERNANCE TYPE: Not Applicable
- TERM EXPIRES: 07/17/2025
- CHIEF: PAMELA O'DONAGHEY ROBERTSON
- NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:4
- PAMELA O'DONAGHEY ROBERTSON
- DAWN ANGUS
- DEBBIE O'HANDLEY
- DIANE THOMAS
Contact Information
- BAND WEBSITE: http://www.bostonbarfirstnation.com/
- PHONE NUMBER: (604) 867-8844
- FAX NUMBER: (604) 867-9317
- ADDRESS: PO BOX 369, BOSTON BAR, BC
- EMAILS:
- Chief PAMELA O'DONAGHEY ROBERTSON:
- Councillor DAWN ANGUS:
- Councillor DEBBIE O'HANDLEY:
- Councillor DIANE THOMAS:
- General Band Office:
- Media Contact:
- Referrals Contact:
- Websites
Band Financial Statements
- 2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements
- 2009 - Boston Bar First Nation20092010.pdf
- 2008 - Boston Bar First Nation20082009.pdf
- 2007 - Boston Bar First Nation20072008.pdf
- 2006 - Boston Bar First Nation20062007.pdf
- 2005 - Boston Bar First Nation20052006.pdf
- 2004 - Boston Bar First Nation20042005.pdf
- 2003 - Boston Bar First Nation20032004.pdf
- 2002 - Boston Bar First Nation20022003.pdf
- 2001 - Boston Bar First Nation20012002.pdf
Band Council Remuneration
- 2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
- 2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses
Laws, Bylaws, and Codes
Intergovernmental Agreements
Lands and Traditional Territory
Reserves
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ISC Code: 7284
BUCKTUM 4
18.8 Hectares
YALE DIST., IN SECTS. 13&14, TP.11,, R26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 3 MLS BELOW BOOTHROYD C.N. STATION
[49.965278, -121.483333] -
ISC Code: 7282
KOPCHITCHIN 2
169.2 Hectares
CASSIAR DISTRICT LOT 4703, ON RIGHT BANK OF THE DRIFTWOOD RIVER AT MOUTH OF THE KOTSINE RIVER
[49.8697965, -121.4544776] -
ISC Code: 7280
TUCKKWIOWHUM 1
34.7 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT, IN SECS 14&23, TP10,R26,W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, AT MOUTH OF THE ANDERSON RIVER
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7286
PAUL'S 6
0.4 Hectares
YALE DISTRICT, SEC. 3, TP.10,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, BELOW CHINA BAR C.P. STATION
[nil, nil] -
ISC Code: 7289
BOSTON BAR 9
64.8 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN N.W. 1/4 SEC. 35, TP.10, R.26, W.6M, HALF MLE E. OF FRASER RIVER 1/2 MLE N. OF BOSTON BAR C.N. STN.
[42.3600825, -71.0588801] -
ISC Code: 7285
SCAUCY 5
7.3 Hectares
YALE DIST. SEC.10,TP10,R26,W.6M, AT MOUTH OF SCUZZY CREEK ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES ABOVE HELL'S GATE CANYON
[49.8147442, -121.4570808] -
ISC Code: 7291
BOSTON BAR 11
22.5 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 10, TP.10, R.26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, OPPOSITE MOUTH OF SCUZZY CREEK
[49.8073483, -121.4522175] -
ISC Code: 7290
BOSTON BAR 10
64.8 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN S.E. 1/4 SEC. 25, TP.10, R.26, W.6M NORTH OF ANDERSEN RIVER, 2 MLS EAST OF THE FRASER RIVER
[49.8525734, -121.3985844] -
ISC Code: 7288
BOSTON BAR 8
122.1 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SECS. 23&26, TP.10, R.26, W.6M, ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER AT BOSTON BAR C.N. STATION
[49.8502197, -121.425257] -
ISC Code: 7281
BOSTON BAR 1A
29.4 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 14, TP 10, R26, W.6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER 3 MILES SOUTH OF BOSTON BAR C.N. STATION
[42.3600825, -71.0588801] -
ISC Code: 7283
AUSTIN'S FLAT 3
0.7 Hectares
YALE DIST. IN SEC. 34, TP. 9, R26, W6M ON LEFT BANK OF THE FRASER RIVER, 1 1/4 MLS. BELOW CHINA BAR C.P. STN.
[28.6304203, 77.21772159999999] -
ISC Code: 7287
SHRYPTTAHOOKS 7
21.4 Hectares
YALE DIST. SECS. 10,14&15, TP.10,R.26,W.6M, ON RIGHT BANK OF FRASER RIVER, 2 MILES NORTH OF CHINA BAR C.P. STATION
[49.8210626, -121.4396498]
- Encompasses the Fraser Canyon region in British Columbia
- Stretches from Boston Bar to surrounding areas in the Fraser River watershed
- Traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering territories along the Fraser River
- Includes mountainous terrain and river valley ecosystems
Consultations and Referrals
Band Submissions
Consultation Reports
Band Business Interests
Band Owned Corporations
Court Records
Downloadable Court Decisions
Active Court Cases
Media Reports
Media Reports
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