Kwantlen Band Council: Weekly Update

Each Monday, your Band Council will be providing you with a weekly update on band affairs, opportunities, and legal affairs.

Referendum called for January 22nd, 2023

On November 27th, Kwantlen removed Marilyn Gabriel and elected a new council in accordance with the customary laws of our Nation. In light of recent events, Council wishes to give Band Members a further opportunity to consider the resolutions to make the will of the members beyond doubt.

Suspension of Tumia Knott and Les Antone from Band Council

Effective immediately, Band Council has suspended Tumia Knott and Les Antone from Council.

Fact Check: Sto:lo Tribal Council letter may not from Sto:lo Tribal Council

At the start of December, the Marilyn Gabriel gang sent around a letter claiming that it was a message from Sto:lo Tribal Council (STC). The message was supportive of her continuing as hereditary ruler over our nation. Media sources have now informed us that this letter is not from STC as an organization, but may be a private letter from two members of the organization. The letter also mis-represents traditional governance methods for removing a hereditary chief.

New Years Dedication Event: Fraser River Discovery Centre, December 28th

To mark the end of 2022, and our Nation’s renewal in 2023, Band Council will gather at the Fraser River Discovery Centre, near the birthplace of our Nation to hold a ceremony. The event will take place between 1pm and 2pm on December 28th.

Council Approves creation of an off-reserve services agency

In order to provide greater supports and services for off-reserve Band Members, KFN Council has authorized the creation of a new agency to be launched in January of 2023.

New Governance Code feedback open until December 23rd

Submit your feedback on Kwantlen’s new custom governance code.

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