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Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ Hereditary Chiefs call for immediate halt to ratifying KBԪַómoks Treaty

Chiefs insist that Canada, British Columbia and KBԪַómoks First Nation engage in meaningful consultation before the treaty is ratified
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Gathering of Ligʷiłdaxʷ Hereditary Chiefs on March 4. They said they are standing united in opposition to the ratification of the KBԪַómoks Treaty. Back from left to right: Gigamae ƛakʷasǧəm, Fred Moon, Gigamae Yakawidi, Shawn Decaire, Gigamae Udzistalis, Johnathan Henderson, Gigamae Ha̱'tła las, Dean Drake, Gigamae PBԪַaselath, Tony Roberts Jr., Gigamae Siwiti, Jake Smith, Gigamae Tsulxid, Max Chickite, Gigamae Munmunłie, Steven Dick, Gigamae PBԪַasslath, Gary Johnson, Gigamae Weklakalas, Jim Henderson, Gigamae Qwumqwalath, Brody Naknakim, Josiah Naknakim, Wei Wai Kum Elected Chief Coun. Chris Roberts. Front left to right: Matriarchs: Dana Roberts, Nancy Henderson, and Dawn Duncan.

The Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ Hereditary Chiefs are demanding an immediate halt to the KBԪַómoks Treaty ratification vote, calling it an "unlawful attempt to rewrite history and lay claim" to Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ lands and resources."

In a meeting held on March 4, the Chiefs called for an immediate suspension of the treaty's ratification vote, which was set for March 8. They called for the need for Canada, British Columbia, and the KBԪַómoks First Nation to participate in meaningful consultations before proceeding with any additional actions.

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