K’omoks Treaty Nearing Final Negotiation Stage

governance · Spring 2023 · K’omoks territory and Comox Valley

The K’omoks First Nation Treaty is in final negotiation with BC and federal governments. A land and cash offer is under consideration, with a Chief Negotiators Understanding expected in spring 2023. Ratification vote by K’omoks is planned for fall 2023, with treaty implementation anticipated around 2026.

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Sources

• “The treaty is in final negotiation... If accepted, the next milestone will be a Chief Negotiators Understanding in spring of 2023... ratification vote by the K’ómoks next fall... treaty will come into effect, currently thought to be 2026.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 20th, 2023 (April 20th, 2023)

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