Overlapping Claims Behind Protests From B.C. First Nations Against Two Treaties

Overlapping claims behind protests from B.C. First Nations against two treaties

A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal actions if British Columbia does not pause two treaties to resolve overlapping territorial claims.

Overlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties

VICTORIA - A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action if British Columbia does not pause two treaties to resolve overlapping

Group of B.C. First Nations wants recent treaties paused, says they weren’t consulted

The Nations say that the K'omoks treaty claims approximately 80 per cent of WWK territory, and the Kitselas treaty would affect more than 90 per cent of NAT and LKB.

Overlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties – Energeticcity.ca

VICTORIA — A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action if British Columbia does not pause two treaties to resolve overlapping territorial claims. Politicians in Victoria are debating legislation to implement treaties with Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C., and the K’omoks First Nations on Vancouver Island, but both agreements face opposition from neighbouring nations. Representatives …

Overlapping claims are behind protests from B.C. First Nations against two treaties

A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal actions if British Columbia does not pause two treaties to resolve overlapping territorial claims.  Politicians in Victoria are debating legislation to implement treaties with Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C., and the K’omoks First Nations on Vancouver Island, but both agreements face opposition from neighbouring First Nations. Representatives fro…