Treaties between the provincial and federal governments and First Nations are considered one of the highest forms of reconciliation, and we're on the verge of seeing another one signed on Vancouver Island.
Five First Nations are close to concluding negotiations with the province and Ottawa to have key parcels of land returned.
"It's a tremendous piece of property and it's got huge potential for our nation to put our footprint rightfully in our territory," said Songhees First Nation chief Ronald Sam."We think this is a fantastic opportunity to see these lands go back to their rightful owners," said Philip Twyford, vice president of finance and operations for Royal Roads.
Treaty negotiations are nearing a close between the province, federal government and the Te'mexw Treaty Association, which represents the Songhees, Esquimalt, T'sou-ke, Malahat, Snawnawas and Beecher Bay nations.
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