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First Nations tell B.C. to pause old growth logging on southwest Vancouver Island

Statement comes as traditional territory continues to experience high-profile blockades and arrests
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Leaders of the Huy-ay-aht, Pacheedaht and Ditidaht First Nations sign an declaration to take back power over the resources on their traditional territories. The agreement includes telling the provincial government to stop old-growth logging for two years. (Huu-ay-aht First Nation photo)

Three Vancouver Island First Nations have joined their voices to tell the province to defer old-growth logging in the Fairy Creek and Central Walbran areas for the next two years.

The southwest Island-based Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations signed the Hi拧uk ma c虝awak Declaration on Friday, June 4, to take back power over their traditional territories. On Saturday, they formally told the provincial government to defer old-growth logging in those areas while the First Nations prepare their own plans for stewardship of their traditional territories.

91裸聊视频淲e have made a commitment to our people to manage the resources on our 岣hahuu艂i the way our ancestors did 91裸聊视频 guided by our sacred principles of 蕯iisaak (utmost respect), 蕯uu蕯a艂uk (taking care of), and Hi拧uk ma c虝awak (everything is one),91裸聊视频 explained Huu-ay-aht Tayii 岣w虛i艂 茮ii拧in (Head Hereditary Chief Derek Peters), Ditidaht Chabut Satiixub (Hereditary Chief Paul Tate), and Pacheedaht91裸聊视频檚 Hereditary Chief Frank Queesto Jones.

91裸聊视频淲e are in a place of reconciliation now and relationships have evolved to include First Nations. It is time for us to learn from the mistakes that have been made and take back our authority over our 岣hahuu艂i.91裸聊视频

Besides the disputed old-growth stands, the Nations are permitting other approved forestry operations to continue within their territories. The Huu-ay-aht had previously deferred all logging on their own treaty lands.

The territories in question have been the subject of old-growth logging protests for months, leading to more than 170 arrests since May 17. That91裸聊视频檚 when police began enforcing a B.C. Supreme Court injunction that prohibits blockades on Tree Farm Licence 46 which includes the controversial Fairy Creek and Caycuse watersheds.

Teal Jones, which has logging rights to TFL 46, agreed to stop old-growth logging in the area.

91裸聊视频淭eal Jones acknowledges the ancestral territories of all First Nations on which we operate and is committed to reconciliation,91裸聊视频 the company stated. 91裸聊视频淚n recent years Teal Jones has had productive working relationships with 106 First Nations in BC, the specifics of each engagement reflecting the interests of the First Nation.

91裸聊视频淲e will abide by the declaration issued today, and look forward to engaging with the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, and Huu-ay-aht First Nations as they develop Integrated Resource Forest Stewardship Plans.91裸聊视频

The Hi拧uk ma c虝awak Declaration says the three sacred principles are often ignored, and that First Nations are the last to benefit from what is taken out of the territory, and the last to be asked what must be put back. The three Nations are already engaged in extensive stewardship efforts on their territories to repair damage done in the past and to plan for future generationss.

91裸聊视频淥ur three Nations look forward to building a future based on respectful nation-to-nation relationships with other governments that are informed by Indigenous history, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous rights, and Indigenous priorities,91裸聊视频 said Chief Councillor of the Pacheedaht First Nation Jeff Jones. 91裸聊视频淲e ask that all peoples both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learn and move forward together and that by working together we can realize a future that is fair, just, and equitable.91裸聊视频

The declaration states third parties must respect the Nations91裸聊视频 governance, stewardship, sacred principles, and right to benefit from the resources.

91裸聊视频淚t is our responsibility to take care of our land for future generations 91裸聊视频 we are the decision makers,91裸聊视频 explained Huu-ay-aht Chief Councillor Robert J. Dennis Sr. 91裸聊视频淥ur citizens have a constitutionally protected right to manage and benefit from our lands, waters, and resources.91裸聊视频

91裸聊视频淓verything we need comes from our forests and our marine habitats in our traditional territory,91裸聊视频 explained Ditidaht Elected Chief Brian Tate. 91裸聊视频淚t is time for the people who come to our territory to respect that and to recognize the rights we have to what happens in our 岣hahuu艂i. What we take out must be put back in.91裸聊视频

Black Press Media has reached out to the province for comment and will update this story accordingly.

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