The Province purchased the ranch,
along with its Crown land range tenure, cattle, hay and equipment, for $8
million. It is leasing the ranch to Xatśūll First Nation until a treaty is reached,
at which point ownership will transfer to the Nation. The purchase agreement
also includes a provision for a grant towards the operating costs for the
ranch’s first year.
The Regional Impact award recognizes
groups, teams or organizations within the BC Public Service that have developed
and delivered programs, projects and initiatives benefiting citizens in a
specific location (town, city, municipality or region).
“We’re proud to be able to work
together with the province and lead the way towards reconciliation,” says Xat'sull First Nation Councillor Mike Stinson. “We’re happy that the excellent work of our teams is
being recognized by the B.C. Premiers Awards and are looking forward to
continuing to work towards reconciliation and improving life for our members.”
The ranch has already provided beef
to Xatśūll members.
Video: https://youtu.be/38BVakuf5QY
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