Leyne: K’ómoks treaty nears finish line amid objections from neighbouring First Nations
Neighbouring First Nations warned of court action and protests as the treaty passed on a free vote with four Conservatives in support.
- On Thursday, May 28, the B.C. Legislature passed the K'ómoks Treaty Act by a vote of 53 to 39, marking a significant milestone in the K'ómoks First Nation's decades-long pursuit of self-governance.
- The legislation passed despite sustained opposition from neighbouring First Nations, who argue the treaty claims 80 per cent of their traditional territory and infringes on constitutionally protected title and rights.
- While the K'ómoks treaty advanced, the provincial government delayed the vote on a separate treaty with the Kitselas First Nation until the fall legislative session following similar concerns.
- Warning that ignoring Indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms could spark "direct action on the ground," the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs criticized the ratification process on Friday.
- Ratification by the Parliament of Canada remains required before the treaty takes effect, a process expected to take at least two years from the provincial passage.
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Peninsula News ReviewK’ómoks First Nation Treaty passes third reading in B.C. Legislature
K’ómoks First Nation’s treaty has passed in the B.C. Legislature, marking what the Nation calls a significant milestone in its decades-long journey towards self-government and reconciliation. The legislation passed third reading by a vote of 53 to 39 on May 28, the last day of the legislative session. “This is an historic moment for our Nation and for all those who have worked tirelessly over many years to advance this Treaty,” said K’ómoks Chie…
Leyne: K’ómoks treaty nears finish line amid objections from neighbouring First Nations
It will be two years or more after the B.C. legislature ratifies the K’ómoks treaty — assuming it is voted on and passed today — before Ottawa follows suit and it formally takes effect.
Controversial treaty and FOI bills pass on last day of B.C. legislative session - Creston Valley Advance
The B.C. government steered two controversial pieces of legislation across the finish line just before the clock ran out on the legislative session on Thursday, May 28. The first, a bill to ratify a treaty with the K’omoks First Nation, was introduced alongside a treaty with Northern B.C.’s Kitselas First Nation. Both ran into trouble after strong opposition from the neighbouring Nations. The Wei Wai Kum First Nation says it has an overlapping c…
Controversial treaty and FOI bills pass on last day of B.C. legislative session - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The B.C. government steered two controversial pieces of legislation across the finish line just before the clock ran out on the legislative session on Thursday, May 28. The first, a bill to ratify a treaty with the K’omoks First Nation, was introduced alongside a treaty with Northern B.C.’s Kitselas First Nation. Both ran into trouble after strong opposition from the neighbouring Nations. The Wei Wai Kum First Nation says it has an overlapping c…
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