'We can be a wealthy nation': B.C. hereditary chief explains First Nation's bid for large swath of Vancouver Island

Published on September 18, 2026
The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation says the province has infringed its Aboriginal title by authorizing logging, forestry roads and log handling without fair compensation
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First Nation stakeholders want support for development, funding from Vancouver’s next mayor and council

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