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K’ómoks, Kitselas First Nations defend treaty bills amid calls for pause

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Two First Nations say their treaty bills are being mischaracterized as opposition grows from neighbouring nations over unresolved land claims and calls to pause the ratification process.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

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The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

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