April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm
Members of the Kitselas First Nation in northwestern British Columbia overwhelmingly voted in favor of achieving self-governance, with more than 96% participation from enrolled voters. This decisive vote represents a major move towards greater autonomy and self-determination in managing community affairs and local resources. The self-governance initiative is set to redefine local administrative structures, granting the Kitselas First Nation enhanced authority over traditional lands and internal decision-making processes that reflect long-held community aspirations.
The nation says more than 96% of its enrolled voters took part in the ratification on Thursday
VICTORIA - Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing.
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