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The Wei Wai Kum Kwiakah Treaty Society (WKTS) is a non-profit society serving Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. WKTS’ mandate is to negotiate a draft Treaty to bring back to membership to review and vote on. Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah joined together in 2014 to create WKTS to negotiate through the BC Treaty Process with the Province of BC and Canada.

The communities, Council and advisors guide our Treaty Team. WKTS’ goal is to advance the following principles through the BC Treaty Process:

Recognize and protect aboriginal rights and title
Return lands to the Nations
Recognize our governance and jurisdiction
Provide a solid foundation, land base, and economic base that provide a better future for our members

News

Wei Wai Kum Lands Meeting

Invitation to Community Members: Join the Treaty Team for Dinner on December 7th in Surrey to discuss the Proposed Wei Wai Kum Treaty Lands

Wei Wai Kum AGM + WKTS Citizens Assembly

Join us at the Wei Wai Kum AGM in conjunction with WKTS’ Citizen Assembly November 4 & 5, 2023!

Richmond Treaty Engagement Dinner

Away from Home Members: Please join us in Richmond for a Treaty Engagement Dinner Where: Marriott Airport Hotel – 7571 Westminster Hwy, Whistler Room When:...

Welcome, Chief Negotiator Robert Dennis

Please join us in welcoming Robert Dennis from Huu-ay-aht First Nation as the WKTS Chief Negotiator. Robert has an extensive background in treaty negotiations and implementation, administrative...

Campbell River Community Meeting Announcement

Vancouver, Coast Coal Harbour – Community Engagement Dinner

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In 2019, WKTS reached Stage 5 – Negotiation to Finalize A Treaty.

The Nations  territories are located  around the mainland  coastal watersheds of Loughborough and Phillips Inlets in the proximity of Campbell River and the lands and waters of  what is now called Vancouver Island.

Historically, we had thousands of members. Due to the impacts of colonialism, today there are approximately 800 members of Wei Wai Kum and 22 members of  Kwiakah First Nations.

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The Wei Wai Kum Kwiakah Treaty Society is in our unceded territory throughout the mainland coastal watersheds of Loughborough Inlet, Frederick Arm and Phillips Inlet, the Discovery Island, Johnstone Strait and over to the lands and waters around Campbell River on Vancouver Island. We are stewards of this land and will continue to honour and protect our relationships with the lands, waters and resources throughout our territories.