


New Westminster’s Acting Mayor joins Kwantlen Council at naming ceremony
Watch video of the naming ceremony at New Westminster Quay, as Kwantlen’s new council re-asserts our nation’s rights in the city.

January 16 Online Information Session: Kwantlen’s 2021-2022 Financial Statement & Remuneration Statement
Kwantlen’s former band council’s audited financial statement is now available for review. To help band members better understand the document, we are hosting an information session conducted by a third party, experienced in reserve government finances.

CONFIRMED: the so-called Sto:lo Tribal Council letter is not from Sto:lo Tribal Council as Marilyn Gabriel had claimed
The Fraser Valley Current has confirmed that Marilyn Gabriel’s claim of support from the Sto:lo Tribal Council is false.


Referendum: January 22nd, 2023
To ensure the will of the Kwantlen people is clear, the Band Council has resolved to hold a referendum on January 22nd, 2023. The referendum will be open to all registered members of the Kwantlen First Nation who are aged 18 or above on the day of the vote. It will ask voters to confirm or reject each of the resolutions from the November 27th, 2022 vote, as well as confirm or reject the current five members of the Band Council. If any of the current council members are rejected, a run-off vote for their replacement will be held within 30 days.

Suspensions from Band Council
Tumia Knott and Les Antone have been suspended from Band Council, effective immediately.


Indiginews reports on removal of former Chief Marilyn Gabriel
Indiginews has written about the November 27th removal of former chief Marilyn Gabriel.


Update on Governance Transition
Kwantlen’s Band Council has issued an update on our fight against Marilyn Gabriel’s use of the Indian Act to stay in power.

APTN Coverage of the Kwantlen election
APTN has written a news story, covering the Kwantlen election, and the removal of former chief Marilyn Gabriel.

Langley Advance coverage of the Kwantlen General Assembly
The Langley Advance has written an article about the Kwantlen General Assembly.