Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following update on the process of formally recognizing Haida Nation’s Aboriginal Title:

The Province will enable the transfer of approximately $60 million from a legacy trust to the Gwaii Trust Society for the benefit of the broader Haida Gwaii community.

First Nation Elders, seniors and workers from Old Massett and Masset villages will soon have access to 12 renovated homes following the Province’s purchase, through BC Housing, of 1545 Wallace St.

The Province is encouraging people to prepare and be vigilant as several weather warnings have been issued for a storm that will bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow to some areas. The storm will impact B.C. on Monday, Dec. 4, and should ease on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

From Infrastructure Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/11/the-governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-invest-in-a-wastewater-treatment-strategy-in-the-village-of-daajing-giids.html  

An old-growth forest on Haida Gwaii, a popular swimming hole in southern British Columbia and a lush hillside along a world-renowned canoe circuit are among the parcels of land the Province has acquired to expand B.C.’s parks and protected areas.