US EditionU.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
First Nations Leadership Council demands consultation before permitting a U.S. group to access 77 coastal sites, citing concerns about Indigenous rights and environmental impact.
- An American non-profit known for outdoor education submitted an application to extend and enlarge its permit for sea-kayaking expeditions along the coast of British Columbia, with plans to operate trips from May through August of the following year.
- The application sparked objections from First Nations and local leaders due to a lack of consultation and concerns over sovereignty and rights on Vancouver Island’s west coast.
- NOLS has operated in B.C. since 1965, running sea kayaking courses in Vancouver Island waters and seeking to camp at up to 77 sites while following minimum impact practices and the B.C. Marine Trails Code.
- First Nations Summit executive Hugh Braker emphasized that consultation must occur before approval, raised concerns about environmental impact and sewage management, and cautioned against granting land access amid tense U.S.-Canada relations.
- The B.C. Ministry stated that consultation regarding the application is still in the initial phase, no final decision has been reached, and that holding a license of occupation does not grant exclusive rights to the land nor restrict public access; meanwhile, NOLS may revise its plans following further discussions.
28 Articles
28 Articles
U.S. adventure group says it may revise controversial application to use B.C. land
National Outdoor Leadership School, an American non-profit that operates in B.C., says it may make changes to its controversial application to use provincial Crown land, after it does more consultation with First Nations.
Winnipeg Free Press
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
U.S. outdoor group in rough water as B.C. camping application upsets First Nations – Energeticcity.ca
A U.S.-based outdoor group has been paddling in British Columbia’s coastal waters for almost 30 years, running sea-kayaking courses and camping along the coast. But an application by the non-profit National Outdoor Leadership School to renew and expand its licence in B.C. has run into choppy waters as residents and First Nations groups object, some citing concern about Canadian sovereignty. BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teege…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
