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July 22nd, 2024 British Columbia News Article: First Nation in B.C. calls for delay in its neighbour's treaty A First Nation located in the Campbell River area of Vancouver Island says it's concerned about a potential treaty for a neighbouring nation because it could infringe on its own rights and titles. The Wei Wai Kum First Nation wants a delay as representatives from the K'ómoks First Nation — with reserves near Sayward, north of Campbell River and south in the Comox Valley — attended a ceremony Monday with the B.C. and federal governments to "initial" the treaty, which marks the end of negotiations and a move [...]

July 12th, 2024 Comox Valley, BC News Article: K’ómoks Nation needs housing, plans to add Union Bay lands to reserve The K’ómoks First Nation wants to add 84 hectares in Union Bay to its reserve lands. The nation has applied to have three parcels of land it owns designated as reserve land, so it can build more housing for members. The nation purchased the land 11 years ago with plans for economic development but has now changed direction. The nation has no more room for housing on its main reserve parcel. Its Puntledge and Goose Spit lands are environmentally sensitive, and [...]

July 11th, 2024 Comox Valley, BC News Article: Comox Valley's HMCS Quadra not set to close as CAF clarifies rumours The Canadian Armed Forces is dispelling rumours that have been circulating in the Comox Valley that appear to be suggesting that HMCS Quadra is closing. "There are no plans to close the establishment," the CAF said in an emailed statement to the Comox Valley Record. "19 Wing is aware that K’ómoks First Nation is currently in negotiations for a treaty settlement with the Province of British Columbia and The Government of Canada. Goose Spit is a subject of these negotiations. The [...]

July 9, 2024 Comox Valley, BC Joint Media Release: Unveiling incredible Pentlatch fish trap panel exhibit at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station A significant Pentlatch cultural Belonging unearthed by K’ómoks First Nation and archaeological collaborators is on public display for the next six months at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Deep Bay Marine Field Station. At 550 years old, the fish trap panel is an incredible and enduring example of Pentlatch cultural ingenuity. It is the largest and most complete of its kind on the Northwest Coast, and potentially in the world. It measures roughly six metres long and 70 cm [...]

K’ómoks artist Pamela Mitchell’s work to be showcased on NIC housing Comox Valley Record May 23 2024

May 22, 2024 Comox Valley, BC For Immediate Release: Message from K’ómoks First Nation: taking a stance against the Danger Cats, who profit from jokes about the mass murder of Indigenous women. It has come to our attention that the Albertan group Danger Cats is scheduled to perform at an undisclosed venue in Comox on May 30. We are deeply offended by the actions and content promoted by Danger Cats, including their offensive material and merchandise that make light of the monstrous crimes committed by Robert Pickton against Indigenous women and other women who were his victims. In the spirit of [...]

Traditional canoe or ‘xwaxwana’ carved from windfall cedar, 1st in B.C. for 100 years By Amy Judd Global News May 20 2024

K’ómoks First Nation receives $256K for disaster planning, climate adaptation By Terry Farrell Comox Valley Record March 22 2024

February 14, 2024 Comox Valley, BC For Immediate Release: B.C. enforcing the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act on K’ómoks Reserve The Province has moved forward with their next phase of enforcing the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (CCLA). While they previously focused on off-reserve cannabis shops not compliant with the Act, as of late 2023, they are now prioritizing stores on First Nations lands across the province. Last month, the Province’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) visited the unregulated cannabis businesses on our Reserve. They shared educational materials about the CCLA and how to these businesses can become compliant with Section 119 [...]

K’ómoks First Nation Elder recognized for community contributions By Erin Haluschak Comox Valley Record October 28, 2023