~ 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

ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ Committees Application Form 2026

Fill out an application form here: ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ Committees Application Form 2026 – Fill out form

To all ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ musčim,

Committee members play an important role in supporting Council through advice, recommendations, and community perspectives. Any Tla-o-qui-aht Member may submit an application to join, regardless of where you live.

As the previous committee terms concluded on May 12, 2026, we are now inviting community members to serve on committees for the upcoming four-year term.

Are you interested in helping shape the future of our Nation? Do you want your voice, experience, and ideas to help guide important decisions in our communities?

This is a great opportunity to get involved, support your Nation and help strengthen ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ for future generations. We are looking for dedicated and community-minded members to join our core committees.

Submit applications with the online form above or by submitting your resume to

• Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org

• In Person: Administration Office

Deadline for submissions

• Monday, June 8th, 2026

If you would like any assistance completing and submitting this form, please contact Leanna Masso at jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org or 250-725-3350 ext. 59

Land Code Guide Briefing May 2026

Keep an eye on our website's Land Code dedicated subpage
https://www.tla-o-qui-aht.org/landcode where you can find updates, assorted information on processes, guides to navigating key documents, upcoming community engagement meetings, and more.

There will be another round of membership engagements this June 15 through 18, we look forward to seeing you there!

Tla-o-qui-aht Members will be asked to vote and ratify the Tla-o-qui-aht Land Code and the Individual Agreement. The voting dates have been pushed forward, yet to be confirmed.

Any inquiries please contact
Whitney Lukuku - Land Code Coordinator
landcode@tla-o-qui-aht.org
250-725-3350 Ext 80

Tla-o-qui-aht Youth - Fall Fair Application 2026

Deadline to apply is August 2nd, 2026

This application is for Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation youth between the ages of 5 and 18. If your child will be attending the Fall Fair in Port Alberni, please complete all required information with this link:

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

Please note:

This application is for wristbands only.

Travel and accommodation are not included.

Please remember to save your response after you submit, and there will be no need to email to confirm if your responses have been submitted successfully.

Questions can be emailed to: 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

Land Code Summary - updated May 2026

Updated Land Code Summary May2026

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