British Columbia: Through An Historical Vote, Nanoose First Nation (Snaw’Naw’As) Approves ...

British Columbia: Through An Historical Vote, Nanoose First Nation (Snaw’Naw’As) Approves Its Land Code To Enable The Community To Now Govern Its Reserve Lands And Resources   On August 8 and 9, 2011 the Members of Nanoose First Nation cast their ballots to ratify their Land Code. By a majority of 90% of ballots cast, the Community gave a clear message to the Government of Canada that they were opting-out of parts of the Indian Act and reassuming authority and decision-making over their...

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