Lands on Vancouver Island, including ones that once housed the Nanaimo Indian Hospital, have been returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation.
In a press release, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada said a historic interim land reconciliation agreement will see over 80 hectares of the Camp Nanaimo Lands on Te91裸聊视频檛uxwtun given back to Snuneymuxw 91裸聊视频渢hrough additions to the reserve process.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频淪nuneymuxw Chief (Michael Wyse) and council have progressive development plans for these lands, which will have great benefits for Snuneymuxw, the City of Nanaimo, and Vancouver Island University,91裸聊视频� noted the press release. 91裸聊视频淭his includes on-reserve housing, economic development, infrastructure upgrades and sustainable forestry projects, which all operate within the broader, interconnected Snuneymuxw territory.91裸聊视频�
In the press release, Wyse said negotiations for the land have taken place since 2003. He said his mother, late-chief Viola Wyse, was among those at the negotiating table in 2009 and at that time, it was thought the lands would never become additions to reserve land, but things have changed.
91裸聊视频淪nuneymuxw council is honoured to finalize these additions to reserve land as a tribute to our ancestors and as a commitment to serving our future generations,91裸聊视频� Wyse said in the press release. 91裸聊视频淭he path of Reconciliation we are walking alongside Crown-Indigenous Relations has proven to be a positive way forward for our people 91裸聊视频� This is our legacy and our responsibility.91裸聊视频�
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree echoed Wyse91裸聊视频檚 sentiments.
91裸聊视频淭he return of the 91裸聊视频楥amp Nanaimo Lands on Te91裸聊视频檛uxwtun91裸聊视频� has been a long and frustrating process, and we91裸聊视频檙e here today because of the tireless advocacy of generations of Snuneymuxw people,91裸聊视频� Anandasangaree said in the press release. 91裸聊视频淚 am committed to being a partner in supporting Snuneymuxw91裸聊视频檚 vision of building a better future for the community and beyond.91裸聊视频�
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