The changes are part of a 2018 reconciliation agreement between the provincial government and the Sechelt (shíshálh) Nation.

The Sechelt Indian Government District covers a section of land that has been under the municipal governance of the Sechelt Indian Band since 1987.

Frustrated Pender Harbour residents and dock owners filled a public meeting on Saturday, firing questions at the provincial government about a proposed plan residents say they were never consulted about.