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K'ómoks First Nation (Comox Indian Band)

Last updated on May 2, 2025

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 in favour of ratifying their treaty and self-government constitution. Of the 91% of eligible voters who voted on the treaty and constitution, 81% voted “yes” on the treaty and 83% voted “yes” on the constitution. Based on these results, the ratification vote thresholds were met
  • The next step is for British Columbia to ratify the treaty, then all parties sign, and, finally, Canada ratifies. Provincial and federal ratification involves the B.C. Legislative Assembly and Canadian Parliament each passing treaty implementation legislation

Treaty stage

  • Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Completed agreements

Please note the versions below of the K’ómoks treaty and appendices replace the previous initialled version.

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

Population: 353

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