Iconic castle in Greater Victoria is to be transferred under B.C. treaty
Public feedback is under review as the proposed treaties would give five Coast Salish Nations greater self-government and control over land-use planning.
- After more than three decades of negotiations, the Te'mexw Treaty Association is nearing the final stage of talks with British Columbia and Canada, with B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Spencer Chandra Herbert analyzing public feedback on the proposed modern treaties.
- The Te'mexw Treaty Association represents five Coast Salish Nations—Beecher Bay, Malahat, Snaw-Naw-As, Songhees, and T'Sou-ke—who have negotiated with B.C. and Canada since 1995 to establish self-government powers over land, governance, and social development.
- Public concern centers on potential access changes to 30 properties, including Hatley Castle and Sooke Mountain Provincial Park, though the Te'mexw Member Nations committed to maintaining recreational opportunities in Discovery Island Provincial Park.
- Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay criticized the process as a "betrayal of our democracy," while Chandra Herbert responded that the public has been involved, stating, "Just because they finally paid attention, doesn't mean it was a secret."
- Following the feedback review, individual nations will seek membership approval before legislation reaches the B.C. legislature, with the Te'mexw Treaty Association emphasizing these negotiations reflect "decades of bipartisan commitment" beyond the current government.
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Iconic castle in Greater Victoria to be transferred under B.C. treaty
The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public access to 30 properties, including a well-known castle, could be limited or lost completely following an agreement.
The Toronto Star
Iconic castle in Greater Victoria is to be transferred under B.C. treaty
VICTORIA - The minister responsible for treaty negotiations with First Nations in B.C. confirms public access to 30 properties, including a well-known castle, could be limited or lost completely following
Sooke News Mirror
Colwood's Hatley Castle, Victoria properties earmarked in Te'mexw treaty talks
More than three decades after treaty negotiations began, the Te’mexw Treaty Association is nearing the final stages of talks with British Columbia and the federal government, as questions about public access, land use and self-government continue to draw attention. The Te’mexw Treaty Association represents five Coast Salish Nations: Beecher Bay (SC’IA⁄NEW), Malahat, Snaw-Naw-As, Songhees and T’Sou-ke. The nations have been negotiating modern tre…
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