Tsleil-Waututh Application for an Addition to Reserve

In 2019, the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) applied to the federal government for an Addition to Reserve involving lands currently under our jurisdiction.

As defined by the Government of Canada, Addition to Reserve adds land to existing reserve land of a First Nation or creates a new reserve for First Nations.

This area under discussion consists of two parcels of land comprising 45 acres in the Maplewood area (see map below), and is co-owned by Darwin Properties and the səlilwətaɬ. 

The role of the District

The Government of Canada, through Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, considers local government input during the assessment stage. We have responded to the federal government’s request for input as a key stakeholder in this decision.

Government to government and neighbour to neighbour, the District and the səlilwətaɬ have much to gain by working together. The federal government has indicated it expects both our municipality and the səlilwətaɬ to work together on shared interests and issues in a reasonable and timely manner.

We look forward to working with all levels of government to collaborate on plans for the area that address all interests. 

Status of Addition to Reserve application

We understand that discussions are ongoing between səlilwətaɬ and the Government of Canada.

For more information:

səlilwətaɬ: Projects – Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Statləw̓ District: Statləw̓ Information | Learn about the project 

Federal Legislation: Addition of Lands to Reserves and Reserve Creation Act 

Background information from the Government of Canada: Additions to Reserve 

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