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K'ómoks First Nation (Comox Indian Band)

Last updated on April 14, 2026

Current activities

  • On July 22, 2024, K'ómoks First Nation, B.C. and Canada marked the conclusion of treaty negotiations with Chief Negotiators initialling the K'ómoks Treaty
  • Initialling marked an important milestone in the treaty journey, as it signalled the conclusion of substantive negotiations. Initialling is subject to important caveats, including Canada and B.C. fulfilling their duty to consult other First Nations and the completion of a final legal review of the treaty
  • The legal and technical review of the K'ómoks Treaty concluded in November 2024, resulting in the ratification version of the K'ómoks Treaty and the beginning of the ratification process
  • On March 8, 2025, in the first step of the ratification process, K'ómoks First Nation held their ratification vote for eligible voters, who voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their treaty and self-government constitution
  • The next step is for B.C. to ratify. On April 14, 2026, B.C. introduced provincial treaty implementation legislation — the K’ómoks Treaty Act, 2026 — in the B.C. Legislature as the first step in the provincial government’s ratification of the K’ómoks Treaty. The provincial treaty implementation legislation and the treaty itself are debated in the legislature by elected members of the Legislature
  • There are still several steps for all parties to take before ratification of the treaty is complete

Treaty stage

  • Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Treaty

Please note this version of the K’ómoks Treaty and Appendices incorporates minor changes agreed to by the parties and replaces the "ratification version."

Side agreements

Other agreements

Forestry agreements

Reconciliation agreements

Information
K'omoks Comox

Location: Comox Valley, 200 km north of Victoria

Region: Vancouver Island

Member of: Kwakiutl District Council / Nanwakolas Council

Website: K'omoks First Nation

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