Kitsumkalum First Nation ratifies treaty and constitution

The Kitsumkalum First Nation has successfully ratified its treaty and constitution, in another step towards self-governance.

The Kitsumkalum Nation is located west of Terrace, B.C. The treaty will grant them more than 460 square kilometres of land, self-governing powers and control over territory and resources.

Chief Councillor Troy Sam says the late Don Roberts, a former hereditary chief for the nation, helped steer Kitsumkalum to the modern treaty.

"He navigated the tough waters and then when we're getting into port, it was like he handed me the wheel and said 'Bring us in' and now here we are," Sam said.

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Sam says Kitsumkalum sought to address their land rights in 1915, nine generations ago, and the spirit of that work w