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B.C. First Nation members vote in favour of treaty, moving toward self-governance
- The Kitsumkalum First Nation has voted in favor of a constitution and treaty, with 89% and 90% support from voters, respectively.
- Melissa Quocksister stated that the vote allows the community to exercise its right to self-government, moving away from the Indian Act.
- The treaty provides full land ownership and access to resources but may result in losing tax exemptions under the Indian Act.
- Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert mentioned that the treaty requires approval from both provincial and federal governments to take effect around 2028.
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B.C. First Nation members vote in favour of treaty, moving toward self-governance – Energeticcity.ca
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A First Nation from the northwest coast of British Columbia has voted in favour of a constitution and a treaty that it says opens a path to a new era of self-government. The Kitsumkalum First Nation, located west of Terrace, B.C., says 89 per cent of voters approved of the constitution while about 90 per cent supported the treaty. Elected chief councillor Troy Sam called it a “proud day,” adding in a statement that th…
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