Islands Trust Rezoning and Indigenous Rights Discussion

governance · Komas Ranch, Denman Island

The Islands Trust rezoning process for Komas Ranch includes discussions about Indigenous rights and heritage protection. The Islands Trust has limited authority to require cooperation with First Nations but encourages consultation. The K’ómoks First Nation emphasizes protection of their heritage sites and legal territorial rights.

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Sources

• “The Islands Trust has limited agency to “require” anyone to work with any First Nation, other than in consultation... Access to these very significant archeological sites is a primary concern when it comes to First Nations’ dealings with the ranch owners.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 20th, 2024 (June 20th, 2024)

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