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First Nations Threaten Blockades Over Treaties
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First Nations in British Columbia threaten to block projects and launch legal battles over two new treaties, claiming they overlap into their territories. The Kitselas First Nation and K’omoks First Nation agreements are at the center of the dispute, with neighboring groups demanding a six-month freeze on the K’omoks treaty. Politicians in Victoria are pushing for ratification, but opposition MLAs argue for a pause due to a recent court ruling on Aboriginal title. The situation could escalate into blockades, impacting the provinces economy and Indigenous relations.
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