RESEARCH


Research and records management are essential to LNIB Lands Department operations. A secure and well-organized collection of documents and historical records is maintained to reflect the lands, families, and stories of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and surrounding areas. These records support informed decision-making, protect community knowledge, and preserve important cultural and historical information for future generations. They also provide valuable context for land use planning, development, and governance, helping ensure that community priorities and traditions are respected and carried forward.

Much of this work is strengthened by community members who share their stories, experiences, and knowledge, helping preserve a collective understanding of the land. The Lands team also collaborates with non-profit partners, such as the Lands Advisory Board Resource Centre, who provide guidance and expertise in advancing projects that benefit the land and community.


FAMILY HISTORY


If you are beginning your own family‑history research, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) offers a range of helpful resources for exploring the genealogy and ancestral records of First Nations peoples. Visit the link below to learn more.

SEE First Nations Genealogy


COLLABORATION & PLANNING


Working with the Lands Department

The Lands team works with community members to conduct research and prepare detailed reports on specific areas of land and family estates. These reports help support land transfers, clarify unsettled or outstanding estate matters, and document traditional land use and ownership in ways that reflect LNIB’s collective knowledge and history. For questions about land transfers, estate considerations, or guidance on any land‑related process, please contact the Lands Department directly.

You may want to connect with the Lands team if you:

  • Inherited land and need clarity on its status.
  • Are preparing documents for an allotment (CP) application.
  • Want to better understand your family’s traditional land use, history, or connections within LNIB territory.


HELPFUL LINKS


Planning a project that requires a surveyor?
SEE Survey Support Application

Preparing for an allotment application?
SEE Allotment Planning Checklist

Collection of multimedia.
SEE Photos & Videos
 

CONTACT


For more information about research, land and estates email the Lands Department or call the office at 250-378-5157.