Te'mexw Treaty Association

06/09/2026

Hosted by British Columbia, in collaboration with Te’mexw Treaty Association and Canada, join us tonight at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Lounge from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.

📍 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0

These open houses are an opportunity for Members of Te’mexw Member Nations, as well as all members of the public living near each location, to learn more about the BC Treaty Process and have their questions answered.

Please visit https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations to find out more and to sign up for updates.

06/08/2026

The Te'mexw Treaty Association raises our hands to the passage of the K'ómoks Treaty Act in the BC Legislative Assembly on May 28, a historic milestone for the K'ómoks First Nation ().

This landmark achievement marks a powerful step forward on K'ómoks' path to self-governance with the Treaty now one step closer to implementation.

Learn more about this important moment by reading K’ómoks First Nation’s press release: https://komoks.ca/press-release-komoks-welcomes-passage-of-komoks-treaty-act-in-bc-legislature/

06/08/2026

Join us today at the Burnside Gorge Community Hall in Victoria from 4:30 to 7:00 pm for an open house.

📍 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4

As Te’mexw Treaty Association negotiations come to close, this is an opportunity for members of the public to meet with staff from BC, TTA and Canada to learn more about the BC Treaty Process.

To learn more and sign up for updates, visit: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations

06/06/2026

Happening today!

Join us at the Edward Milne Community School in Sooke from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for an open house.

📍 6218 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0G7

Hosted by BC, in collaboration with Te’mexw Treaty Association and the Government of Canada, this is an opportunity for members of the public to meet with staff from BC, TTA and Canada to learn more about the BC Treaty Process.

To learn more and sign up for updates, visit: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations

06/05/2026

Nation Spotlights highlight Nations that are not members of TTA, but are engaged in the BC Treaty Process.

Today, we’re putting a spotlight on the Teslin Tlingit Council (Teslin Tlingit).

Teslin Tlingit has approximately 625 members, with traditional lands and waters spanning the Yukon/BC border.

Teslin Tlingit negotiates at a common table with Carcross/Tagish First Nation and is in Stage 4 negotiations. Both Teslin Tlingit and Carcross/Tagish are self-governing.

In 2025, the Parties discussed governance, lands, shared territories and land and water management. Over the past year, Teslin Tlingit signed an agreement on funding corrections and community service programs with both the territorial and federal governments.

06/04/2026

As Te’mexw Treaty Association negotiations come to close, members of the public are invited to attend a series of open houses in municipalities near each Te’mexw Member Nation.

Hosted by British Columbia, in collaboration with Te’mexw Treaty Association and Canada, Open Houses will be held on:

Saturday, June 6 - 11:00 am - 2 pm - Edward Milne Community School (Sooke)

Monday, June 8, 2026 - 4:30 - 7:00 pm - Burnside Gorge Community Hall (Victoria)

Tuesday, June 9 - 4:30 - 7:00 pm - Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Lounge (Shawnigan Lake)

Friday, June 12 - 4:30 - 7:00 pm - East Sooke Community Hall (Sooke)

Saturday, June 13 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Costin Hall (Lantzville)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please visit https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations to find out more and to sign up for updates.

06/03/2026

Next week, there are four opportunities for members of the public to attend an Open House, hosted by BC, Te’mexw Treaty Association and the Government of Canada.

Ask questions about Treaty, learn more about the Te’mexw Treaty Association and talk with staff from BC, TTA and Canada.

Please visit https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations to find out more and to sign up for updates.

06/02/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the vibrant cultures, deep-rooted traditions and history of Beecher Bay (SC’IȺNEW̱), Malahat, Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose), Songhees, T’Sou-ke Nations, as well as all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country.

We’d love to hear about the community events or traditions you’re looking forward to celebrating this month!

Let us know in the comments. 👇

06/02/2026

We raise our hands to K’ómoks First Nation on reaching this significant milestone.

We acknowledge the many years of work and commitment by the community that have brought them to this point in their treaty journey.

The K’ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) is now officially an Act of the Province of British Columbia

The K’ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) has reached a historic milestone. Late this afternoon, the bill received Royal Assent and is now an Act of the Province of British Columbia.

This comes after the bill passed Third Reading earlier today in the BC Legislature, with 53 MLAs voting in favour and 39 against.

This achievement reflects decades of work by K’ómoks members, Elders, leaders, negotiators, and community members who have remained committed to advancing a modern treaty and building a stronger future for the Nation.

Next, we will turn our efforts toward preparations for the federal legislative process, as the K’ómoks Treaty must still be ratified by the Parliament of Canada. Following federal ratification, the Parties will work together to establish an Effective Date and continue preparations for implementation.

06/01/2026

Hosted by BC in collaboration with Te’mexw Treaty Association and the Government of Canada, public Open Houses kick off this week.

These Open Houses are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with staff from BC, TTA and Canada to learn more about the Treaty process.

Please visit https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/temexw-treaty-negotiations to find out more and to sign up for updates.