US EditionHeiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
- The Heiltsuk Nation officially ratified its written constitution at a feast hosted on May 30, 2025, in Bella Bella, British Columbia.
- This event followed two decades of development and consultation, culminating in a February referendum where 67% of 725 voters approved the constitution.
- The constitution establishes core laws covering land management and language, aiming to clarify governance previously left to legal courts and provide guidance for members and business relations.
- Elected chief Marilyn Slett called the day a "monumental" milestone, emphasizing that adopting the constitution marks a significant step for the community to assert self-governance beyond the Indian Act, while Indigenous Relations Minister Christine Boyle acknowledged the community’s dedication and committed to ongoing collaboration.
- The ratification feast included speeches, ceremonial dances, and visits by first nations leaders, with the Big House, funded by the federal government, serving as both a cultural venue and symbol of reconciliation.
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Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force
First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation's written constitution into effect.
Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force - The Turtle Island News
By Brieanna Charlebois First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation’s written constitution into effect. Marilyn Slett, the nation’s elected chief, called it a “monumental day” that comes after two decades of development and consultation. “It’s hard to put into words how big it is. It’s definitely a day of celebration and reflect…
Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force – Energeticcity.ca
First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation’s written constitution into effect. Marilyn Slett, the nation’s elected chief, called it a “monumental day” that comes after two decades of development and consultation. “It’s hard to put into words how big it is. It’s definitely a day of celebration and reflection on everything that …
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