N’Quatqua

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

  Joffre 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.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2023
  
• B.C. and First Nations reach deal to reopen Joffre Lakes park

  Joffre 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.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations continue

  Joffre Lakes Provincial Park will reopen over the long weekend before closing again as the province continues talks with two First Nations over public access.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
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• B.C. in talks with First Nations amid confusion over closure of Joffre Lakes park

  The 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.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2023
• 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.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2023