Joffre Lakes
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Joffre Lakes deal a step towards reconciliation with First Nations, minister saysJoffre Lakes Provincial Park, known as Pipi7iekw to the Lil’wat and N’Quatqua nations, has been closed to the public, with the exception of the Labour Day weekend, since Aug. 23.PoliticsSep 15, 2023
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B.C. and First Nations reach deal to reopen Joffre Lakes parkJoffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen to the public on Sept. 19, but close again on Sept. 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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Joffre Lakes Park in B.C. stays shut another week after First Nations closureThe First Nations had originally said the park would be shut until Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30, but it temporarily reopened during the Labour Day long weekend.PoliticsSep 8, 2023
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Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations continueJoffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen over the long weekend before closing again as the province continues talks with two First Nations over public access.CanadaAug 30, 2023
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B.C. in talks with First Nations amid confusion over closure of Joffre Lakes parkThe B.C. government says it is in talks with the nations over a solution that would allow them to continue traditional activities, while allowing public access to the park.PoliticsAug 25, 2023
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First Nations say they’re ‘shutting down’ public access to Joffre Lakes to harvest"(We) are asserting our Title and Rights to our shared unceded territory to take this time to harvest and gather our resources within our territories," the nations said.PoliticsAug 24, 2023
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Day passes, more Indigenous collaboration proposed in Joffre Lakes management planThe Joffre Lakes, located between Pemberton and Lillooet, with their vivid blue and green hues and spectacular mountain vistas, have grown increasingly overcrowded in recent years.EnvironmentMar 5, 2021
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No injuries reported in massive landslide from B.C.’s Joffre PeakPictures show a massive, grey trail of rock debris coming from the collapsed northeast face of the peak and extending far into the valley below.May 13, 2019
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B.C. Parks warning hikers about Joffre Lakes parking chaosAbout 6,000 people visit the Joffre Lakes area every weekend with the parking lot usually filling up by 10 a.m.EnvironmentSep 3, 2018
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Facebook post highlights garbage at B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Provincial ParkJoffre Lakes Provincial Park is a popular destination for campers and backcountry revellers. The problem: too many leave their garbage behind.Jun 13, 2017
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