'Significant moment': Vancouver Island First Nation buys land from B.C. for housing

'Significant moment': Vancouver Island First Nation buys land from B.C. for housing

C̓išaaʔatḥ (Teshaht) First Nation’s recent acquisition of nearly 40 acres from the province of B.C. in Port Alberni marks “a significant moment of #landback for Tseshat,” according to an official.

Tseshaht acquires large property for housing | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

Tseshaht acquires large property for housing Eric Plummer Thu, 09/03/2026 - 16:17 Port Alberni, BC The Tseshaht First Nation has acquired a large property on the edge of its reserve, with plans to attack its housing shortage through the building of dozens of homes. The purchase of 7444 Bell Road brings another 37 acres to the Tseshaht’s recent collection of land acquisitions. Located just on the other side of the First Nation’s reserve boundary …