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Joffre Lakes deal a step towards reconciliation with First Nations, minister says

Petra Löwer Sep 16, 2023

B.C.’s environment minister is providing more details about talks with two First Nations that led to the reopening of one of the province’s most popular parks. Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, known as Pipi7iekw to the Lil’wat and…
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Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations continue

Petra Löwer Aug 31, 2023

B.C.’s popular Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen over the Labour Day long weekend following discussions with a pair of local First Nations, the provincial government said Wednesday. Last week, the Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua…
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B.C. in talks with First Nations amid confusion over closure of Joffre Lakes park

Petra Löwer Aug 26, 2023

There are growing questions and confusion about an unprecedented move by the B.C. government to close one of the province’s most popular provincial parks on behalf of two First Nations. Park rangers were at the entrance to Joffre…
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First Nations say they’re ‘shutting down’ public access to Joffre Lakes to harvest – BC

Petra Löwer Aug 25, 2023

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two B.C. First Nations say they are “shutting down” public access to one of the province’s most popular parks until…
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