{"id":57657,"date":"2024-05-09T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/?post_type=engagement&#038;p=57657"},"modified":"2024-05-09T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T20:43:00","slug":"temexw-treaty-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"engagement","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/temexw-treaty-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"Te&#8217;mexw Treaty Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group engage-banner has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fbda80\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement is ongoing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1695\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-64848\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/04\/TTA-Banner-Image-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/04\/TTA-Banner-Image-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/04\/TTA-Banner-Image-300x199.jpg 300w, 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url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/themes\/bcgov-engagement\/dist\/images\/blue-curve-bg.svg)\">Te&#8217;mexw Treaty Negotiations<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\">Home<\/a>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/\">Engagement Opportunities<\/a> \n                  <span>\n        Te&#8217;mexw Treaty Negotiations\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-engagement-header\"><div class=\"text-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#negotiations\" title=\"\">Te&#8217;mexw Treaty Negotiations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#open-houses\" title=\"\">Open houses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#about-the-five\" title=\"\">About the five modern treaties with the Te&#8217;mexw Member Nations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#engagement\" title=\"\">Partner and public engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#about-treaties\" title=\"\">About modern treaties<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#about-negotiations\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Government and the 5 Te&#8217;mexw Member Nations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Treaty negotiations <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Vancouver Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong> To advance reconciliation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How: <\/strong>In-person, online<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-engagement_category wp-block-post-terms\"><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__prefix\"><strong>Category: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement_category\/reconciliation-initiatives\/\" rel=\"tag\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image-column\"><span role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"engagement-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2022\/09\/komoks.jpg);background-position:57.99999999999999% 81%\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns more-padding-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"negotiations\">Te\u2019mexw Treaty Negotiations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1994, the Te\u2019mexw Treaty Association (TTA) is a non-profit society negotiating modern treaties on behalf of its five Member Nations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malahat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beecher Bay (SC\u2019IA\u2044NEW)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Songhees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u2019Sou-ke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-govtogether-call-to-action\"><div class=\"cta-header\"><p class=\"cta-status status-open\" aria-label=\"Status: open\">open<\/p><p class=\"days-left-message\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cta-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-bcgov-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca\/527862?lang=en\">Sign up for updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact us:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Temexw.Treaty@gov.bc.ca\">Temexw.Treaty@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#open-houses\" title=\"\">Read the What We Heard Report (2024)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>TTA, Canada and British Columbia have been in negotiations since 1995. Treaties are part of Canada and British Columbia\u2019s work to advance reconciliation guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\u2019s Calls to Action and the Recognition and Reconciliation of Rights Policy for treaty negotiations in British Columbia. Although the five Te\u2019mexw Member Nations are negotiating together, the negotiations will result in five separate treaties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Agreement-in-Principle (Stage 4) was signed in 2015, which identifies interests in lands and resources and includes a framework for self-government, financial arrangements and more. It forms the basis for the treaties.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/environment\/natural-resource-stewardship\/consulting-with-first-nations\/agreements\/tta_aip-2015-04-10_-_signed_copy.pdf\">Read the Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) (PDF, 12MB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These negotiations are now in the final stage, Stage 5, of the BC Treaty Commission treaty process.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bctreaty.ca\/negotiations\/negotiation-process\/\">Read about the treaty process and different stages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once negotiations are concluded, members of each Te\u2019mexw Member Nation will have an opportunity to vote on their treaty. The treaty also must be approved by B.C. and Canada before it comes into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/02\/TTA-Negotiations_Factsheet.pdf\" title=\"\">Learn more about the TTA negotiations and view maps of the proposed land packages (PDF, 8MB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"open-houses\">Open houses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the in-person and virtual open houses in Spring of 2023. Here is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/02\/Apr-2023-Virtual-Public-Presentation-.pdf\">presentation from the virtual open house (PDF, 5MB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From February to May 2023, TTA, B.C. and Canada engaged with local communities in the Te\u2019mexw Member Nation territories on Southern Vancouver Island to raise awareness about treaty negotiations coming to a close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early May 2024, the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Canada and TTA released a What We Heard Report, which describes the engagement activities and participation rates for the 2023 open houses, including feedback and questions collected during the engagement process, along with responses given by the negotiating partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2024\/05\/What-We-Heard-Report_Temexw-Treaty-Association-Treaties-Public-Engagement_May-2024.pdf\" title=\"\">Read the What We Heard Report (PDF, 2MB)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the opportunity to attend an open house but have a specific question that is not answered from the page content, please use the contact email listed on this page. Make sure to sign-up for email updates to find out about future engagement opportunities and key milestones in treaty negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-five\">About the five modern treaties with the Te&#8217;mexw Member Nations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Te\u2019mexw Member Nation modern treaty will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognize the pre-existing rights of the Nation and set out the Nation, Canada and B.C.\u2019s agreement about how those rights will be exercised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize and establish self-government and law making for each Nation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return specific lands to the Nation to govern and manage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address important matters of language, culture and heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the basis for a revitalized relationship between the Nation and all levels of government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This also means that the five First Nations will have ownership and jurisdiction over the lands transferred as part of the treaty \u2013 called treaty settlement lands \u2013 and can determine how best to use them, in accordance with their laws and applicable provincial and federal laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the five Te\u2019mexw Member Nations will have the right to self-govern and make laws concerning their treaty lands and citizens. For example, they may choose to make laws about health services, education and child and family services for their members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treaties will encourage investment, create jobs, expand economic development and support social well-being for Beecher Bay (SC\u2019IA\u2044NEW), Malahat, Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose), Songhees, and T\u2019Sou-ke First Nations\u2019 communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sooke Mountain and Discovery Island Marine provincial parks are being considered for inclusion in treaties being negotiated with the T\u2019Sou-ke and Songhees Nations. TTA and B.C. are committed to maintain public access and continued recreational opportunities in the parks, and are also committed to protecting their cultural, ecological and conservation values. These commitments will be reflected in the terms and conditions of the treaties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/releases\/2023IRR0005-000108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about these parks that are being considered for inclusion in treaties<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"engagement\">Partner and public engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging with local governments, people and businesses with interests in land to be transferred and the public is important for everyone at the treaty table. This engagement has been ongoing and will continue through this final stage of negotiations. Engagement helps to build awareness and understanding of the Te\u2019mexw Member Nations\u2019 modern treaties as a step towards reconciliation and supports long-term good neighbour relations. The treaty partners want to better understand public hopes and concerns and, in turn, help the public better understand the treaties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-treaties\">About modern treaties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern treaties will create and clarify a new and equal relationship between the First Nations, Canada and B.C. based on mutual trust, respect and understanding. They will be protected under the Canadian Constitution and include a range of rights and obligations that all levels of government, including Treaty Nations, recognize and commit to. Treaties outline responsibilities and jurisdiction over treaty lands, including access, governance, financial benefits, taxation and environmental management including wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-negotiations\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the Te\u2019mexw Member Nations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Te\u2019mexw Treaty Association:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jzAFbDWAvOU\">We Are The Te\u2019mexw Treaty Association \u2013 YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Te\u2019mexw Treaty Association:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.temexw.org\/\">www.temexw.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beecherbay.ca\/\">beecherbay.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malahatnation.com\/\">malahatnation.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/snawnawas.org\/\">snawnawas.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.songheesnation.ca\/\">songheesnation.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsoukenation.com\/\">tsoukenation.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctreaty.ca\/\">BC Treaty Commission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/governments\/indigenous-people\/new-relationship\/united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples\">B.C. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/environment\/natural-resource-stewardship\/consulting-with-first-nations\/agreements\/tta_aip-2015-04-10_-_signed_copy.pdf\">Te\u2019mexw Treaty Association Agreement-in-Principle (AiP)<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/zzzz-to-be-moved\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/agreements\/ita_malahat.pdf\">Malahat Incremental Treaty Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/zzzz-to-be-moved\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/agreements\/ita_scianew.pdf\">Beecher Bay &nbsp;(SC\u2019IA\u2044NEW) Incremental Treaty Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/zzzz-to-be-moved\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/agreements\/ita_songhees.pdf\">Songhees Incremental Treaty Agreement \u2013 2013<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/zzzz-to-be-moved\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/agreements\/ita_snaw_naw_as.pdf\">Snaw-Naw-as (Nanoose) Incremental Treaty Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/zzzz-to-be-moved\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/9efbd86da302a0712e6559bdb2c7f9dd\/agreements\/ita_tsouke.pdf\">T\u2019Sou-ke Nation Incremental Treaty Agreement<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact us:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Temexw.Treaty@gov.bc.ca\">Temexw.Treaty@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related engagements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-engagements\">\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Municipal Incorporation Process for Okanagan Falls. Categories: Families and Residents, Reconciliation Initiatives. Status: Open.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-open\">\n                                            Open                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/okanaganfalls\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Municipal Incorporation Process for Okanagan Falls                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Families and Residents<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/okanaganfalls\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/02\/OK-Falls-Incorporation-1.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Xwulqw&#039;selu (Koksilah) Watershed and Water Sustainability Plan. Categories: Environmental Protection, Land and Water, Reconciliation Initiatives, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/xwulqwselu-koksilah-watershed-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Xwulqw&#039;selu (Koksilah) Watershed and Water Sustainability Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Environmental Protection<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/xwulqwselu-koksilah-watershed-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2026\/03\/Koksilahbanner.png\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: Land Transfers in Northeast British Columbia. Categories: Reconciliation Initiatives. Status: Ongoing.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-ongoing\">\n                                            Ongoing                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/land-transfers-in-northeast-bc\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        Land Transfers in Northeast British Columbia                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/land-transfers-in-northeast-bc\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2023\/01\/51268561543_65dfd23ae6_o-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: West Central Vancouver Island Forest Landscape Plan. Categories: Land and Water, Natural Resource Sector, Natural Resources, Reconciliation Initiatives, Wildlife and Habitat Protection. Status: Closed.\">\n            <div class=\"card-header\">\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-status status-closed\">\n                                            Closed                                     <\/div>\n\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/west-central-vancouver-island-forest-landscape-plan\/\" class=\"engagement-title\">\n                        West Central Vancouver Island Forest Landscape Plan                <\/a>\n\n                <div class=\"engagement-categories\">\n                                                                        <span class=\"category-pill\">Land and Water<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resource Sector<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Natural Resources<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Reconciliation Initiatives<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"category-pill\">Wildlife and Habitat Protection<\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/govtogetherbc\/engagement\/west-central-vancouver-island-forest-landscape-plan\/\" class=\"card-image-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"engagement-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/10\/Kendrick-Inlet-1736193-Medium.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"govtogether-engagement-card\" aria-label=\"Engagement title: &#039;Namgis-B.C. 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