By Wolfgang Depner A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action 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 nations. Representatives from the Nine Allied Tribes, the Lax Kw’alaams Band near Terrace, and the Wei Wai Kum First Nation on Vancouver Island said Tuesday that the government had not consulted with them about the agreements that were unveiled last week. Don Wesley of the Nine Allied Tribes said affected First Nations would “shut down the corridors that feed the Port of Prince Rupert” and close… <\/p>\n
By Wolfgang Depner A coalition of First Nations say they are prepared to block major projects and take legal action 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 nations. Representatives from the Nine Allied Tribes, the Lax Kw’alaams Band near Terrace, and the Wei Wai Kum First Nation on Vancouver Island said Tuesday that the government had not consulted with them about the agreements that were unveiled last week. Don Wesley of the Nine Allied Tribes said affected First Nations would “shut down the corridors that feed the Port of Prince Rupert” and close... <\/p>\n