Letter from K’ómoks First Nation Chief on Midden Site Protection

governance · Denman Island

Chief Nicole Rempel of the K’ómoks First Nation issued a letter explaining the cultural, historical, and spiritual significance of shell middens on Denman Island. The letter urges residents to proceed carefully with development near these sites, which often contain ancestral remains, and to contact KFN and the Archaeology Branch if human remains or artifacts are found.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND

Sources

• “Chief Nicole Rempel of the K’ómoks First Nation has very kindly responded with this letter... We respectfully request that you consider our position if you are planning development on one of our heritage sites.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 22nd, 2023 (April 22nd, 2023)

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