Village Lands Self-Management under Tla-o-qui-aht Land Code

This short video breaks down some of the essentials of our Village ("Reserve") Lands Self-Management under Tla-o-qui-aht Land Code and why it matters for Tla-o-qui-aht Members.

Join us this week to learn more at one of our Membership Engagement Sessions in:
Victoria Monday 15th; Nanaimo Tuesday 16th; Port Alberni Wednesday 17th, and Tla-o-qui-aht territory Thursday 18th.

Video posted on our webpage here: https://www.tla-o-qui-aht.org/landcode

Tla-o-qui-aht Family - Ziplining & Paddle Boarding

Tla-o-qui-aht members and community members are invited to join us on Sunday, June 28th for a day of zip lining and paddle boarding!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KVzkRqUVGb

Transportation will be provided, with a bus departing from both the dock and the Health Centre. If you choose to travel in your own vehicle, please note that you will be responsible for your own mileage and transportation costs.

** Spaces are LIMITED - only 20 seats available on bus **
As this is a community event, we ask that all participants respect the event guidelines. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited.

We look forward to spending a fun and safe day together!!!

**** Please note zip lining has a weight restriction of 280 lbs max

Any further questions, please email:
Lacey.Adams@tla-o-qui-aht.org

~ ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ Membership Engagement ~ Tla-o-qui-aht Land Code & Reconciliation

Please confirm your attendance for planning purposes at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eVKDKSExPr

Any questions contact landcode@tla-o-qui-aht.org or reconciliation@tla-o-qui-aht.org

Join Meeting virtually via ZOOM if unable to make it in-person:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87538779735?pwd=H3NdEIsvtu14NBKEB5RF1Nfo2PYb4L.1

Meeting ID: 875 3877 9735 Passcode: 993772

A BIT OF BACKGROUND ABOUT LAND CODE: The development of a Land Code is an important part of Tla-o-qui-aht’s broader journey toward strengthening self-determination and advancing reconciliation. By resuming jurisdiction over village (reserve) lands and resources, Tla-o-qui-aht is taking meaningful steps to ensure that decisions affecting its lands and people are made by Tla-o-qui-aht. On January 12, 2023, Tla-o-qui-aht signed the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, which enables participating First Nations to resume management authority over their reserve lands. To do so, each Nation must develop a Land Code that sets out how village (reserve) lands will be governed and managed. Tla-o-qui-aht began drafting its Land Code in October 2024, and the draft has now completed legal review. A Land Code is not a treaty.

A BIT OF BACKGROUND ABOUT RECONCILIATION: In 2012, Tla-o-qui-aht Membership did not endorse an Agreement in Principle that would have moved Tla-o-qui-aht toward a modern treaty with the governments of Canada and British Columbia. In place of pursuing a treaty, leadership has sought to work with Canada and BC through reconciliation processes. Leadership has appointed a negotiating team to work with Canada and BC to strengthen Tla-o-qui-aht’s nation-to-nation relationship with BC and Canada, resolve long-standing differences and move forward in a respectful and cooperative manner. To guide negotiations, Tla-o-qui-aht entered a Hisiikcumyin with BC in 2021 and with Canada in 2024. The two Hisiikcumyin provide a framework that has guided negotiations with Canada and BC. At our sessions in mid-June we will be updating the community on the status of those discussions. We also look forward to hearing from membership about their thoughts on reconciliation discussions with Canada and BC

This month the team at Helicopters Without Borders will be in Ty-Histanis offering the following services:

* Audiologist for hearing testing and hearing aids June 15 - 16

* Optometrist for eye tests and glasses June 16 - 18

* Dentist June 16 - 19

To schedule an appointment please contact:
Denis Amos – Health Centre Receptionist

250-725-3335 healthreception@tla-o-qui-aht.org

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