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The Snuneymuxw First Nation regained 80 hectares in Nanaimo on Oct. 16, 2025, resolving a treaty claim with $42M in compensation.
The Snuneymuxw First Nation on Vancouver Island has regained 80 hectares of land in Nanaimo from the federal government on October 16, 2025, resolving a claim tied to an 1854 treaty where promised village land was not set aside.
The land, previously used by the Defence Department, is part of a settlement including $42 million in compensation.
The First Nation plans mixed-use development for housing, commerce, and economic growth, aiming to strengthen its presence in the region.
The transfer addresses the nation’s status as having one of the smallest reserve land bases per capita in B.C., marking a step toward reconciliation and self-determination.
La Primera Nación de Snuneymuxw recuperó 80 hectáreas en Nanaimo el 16 de octubre de 2025, resolviendo un reclamo de tratado con $ 42M en compensación.