Heiltsuk Nation Enacts New Constitution with Celebratory Ratification Feast
Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:21 am
In a momentous event, Heiltsuk Nation leaders and delegates from across British Columbia gathered for a festive ratification feast that formally enacted a new written constitution. The celebration underscores the nation’s commitment to self-governance and cultural preservation as it marks a historic step forward.
First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia will attend a ratification feast on Friday to officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation's new constitution into effect.
First Nations leaders and delegates from around British Columbia are slated to attend a ratification feast on Friday that will officially bring the Heiltsuk Nation's written constitution into effect.
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