By Wolfgang Depner A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal actions if British Columbia does not pause two treaties to resolve overlapping territorial claims. Politicians in Victoria are debating legislation to implement treaties with Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C., and the K’omoks First Nations on Vancouver Island, but both agreements face opposition from neighbouring First Nations. Representatives from the Nine Allied Tribes, the Lax Kw’alaams Band near Terrace, and the Wei Wai Kum First Nation on Vancouver Island say government has not consulted with them about the agreements. Don Wesley of the Nine Allied Tribes says affected First Nations will “shut down the corridors that feed the Port of Prince Rupert” and close Highway 16, if the government does not…
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