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A landmark treaty in British Columbia is on the verge of finalization, offering a historic land deal to five First Nations: Songhees, Scia’new, Malahat, T’Sou-ke, and Snaw-Naw-As. The Te’mexw treaty would transfer 20 square kilometers—including iconic sites like Hatley Park (home to Hatley Castle and Royal Roads University), Sooke Mountain Provincial Park, Discovery Island Marine Park, and downtown Victoria parking lots—to Indigenous ownership. While critics worry about public access and development control, negotiators assure that parks will remain open and any urban growth will be done in partnership with local communities. Royal Roads University has options: buy the land or keep its lease. The nations are seeking several million dollars but remain flexible. Final approval could take three to five years, pending ratification by the First Nations themselves—a crucial step toward honoring Indigenous rights while balancing public interests.

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