City moves forward with Letter of Understanding regarding Reserve Lands Process for the Lheidli T’enneh Administrative Office and House of Ancestors

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and “directs administration to arrange the signing of a Letter of Understanding, substantially similar to the draft as attached to the report dated June 3, 2024 from the Director of Administrative Services titled “Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation” and begins negotiations with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation on associated agreements.”

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There was lengthy discussion on whether a meeting should be held with the Lheidli T’enneh before approving recommendations. Councillor Kyle Sampson put forward a motion that would delay council approving recommendations so that discussions could be held with the Lheidli T’enneh, to fully understand the application. Sampson made clear that he was supportive, but wanted more information and discussion before moving forward.

Other councillors did not agree, saying that they did not want to delay the process. Ultimately, council did move forward with the recommendations as outlined in the report.

In the report, city staff state that “as supporting the ATR process gives opportunity to advance reconciliation and as through service agreements it is possible to address financial concerns this activity may be viewed under the strategic pillar of city government and infrastructure priorities, specifically, focusing on meaningful communications and relationship development to advance shared priorities.”

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