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Treaty
Indigenous
K’ómoks, Kitselas First Nations defend treaty bills amid calls for pause
Two First Nations say their treaty bills are being mischaracterized as opposition grows from neighbouring nations over unresolved land claims and calls to pause the ratification process.
Indigenous
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.
Indigenous
B.C. tables Kitselas treaty bill as neighbouring First Nations call for pause
The British Columbia government has tabled a bill to implement a treaty with the Kitselas First Nation in west-central B.C. It comes amid pushback from neighbouring First Nations, who say the treaty would infringe on their territorial rights.
Indigenous
K’ómoks treaty reaches key milestone as B.C. introduces implementation bill
British Columbia has tabled legislation to implement a treaty with K’ómoks First Nation, marking a major milestone in a process that began more than 30 years ago.
