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Now Accepting Proposals: Saanich Inlet Forum Coordinator
By Nikita Flemming — January 22, 2026
Malahat Watershed Governance Framework Update
By Carmen Pavlov — January 15, 2026
January Referrals Recap
January Referrals Recap
Now Accepting Proposals: Saanich Inlet Forum Coordinator
By Nikita Flemming — January 22, 2026
Malahat Watershed Governance Framework Update
By Carmen Pavlov — January 15, 2026
Staff Update: Director of Operations & Maintenance
By Jessica Harry — January 13, 2026
December Referrals Recap
By Carmen Pavlov — December 18, 2025
Recent News
Proposed Updates to Property Tax & Assessment Laws
Malahat Nation is updating its Property Tax and Assessment laws. The 2015 laws would be replaced with new 2025 versions to use clearer language and match current standards. What would change * Name updates: All references updated from “Malahat First Nation” to “Malahat Nation.” * Property inspections: No separate “Notice of Assessment Inspection” form. * Appeal timelines: Clearer, more consistent timelines for asking for a review or appeal. * Appeal fees: $75 for residential properties; $
Malahat Nation ȾEX̱NÁLEṈ Initiative
Malahat Nation is excited to introduce our ȾEX̱NÁLEṈ Initiative! This initiative invites local businesses, individuals, and the wider community to engage in meaningful reconciliation and stewardship within Malahat’s traditional territory. Inspired by models such as the Reciprocity Trusts and the Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks, this tool creates a framework for businesses, organizations, and individuals to give back to the traditional lands and waters of Malahat Nation. By participating, user groups
November Referrals Recap
The Lands and Environment department's referrals team received 26 referral requests over the month of November. A referral is a request received by Malahat Nation from governments or third parties outlining permit applications, proposed projects, legislative changes, or review of documents specifically related to activities within Malahat Nation Territory. The Malahat Nation referrals team looks out for impacts to Rights and Title, the environment, culture, and history within each referral req
Lands and Environment Department: Marine Use Plan
As creation stories tell us, Malahat People have been and always will be Saltwater People. The Nation has a rich history of travel, harvest, settlement, trade, and ceremony on the ocean, where much of this way of life continues today. Because of this historical and cultural context, it is important that we use Malahat teachings to guide our work in the way we interact with the marine territory. In a constantly changing and developing world, how can we make sure that Malahat’s home waters are bei
Land Interest & Permits Notice - October and November 2025
The Lands and Environment Department has committed to providing regular updates on all the Land Interest and Development related permits being requested through the Department. These requests are reviewed by the Department to ensure compliance with the Land Code and other Malahat Nation policies and procedures and then presented to Chief and Council for approval. If you have any questions about the Land Code or any of the requests outlined below, please contact the Lands and Environment Departm
saalh s'ulhtun: Our Food Our Way
Food Sovereignty Strategy 2025 The Malahat Lands & Environment Department has completed the Food Sovereignty Strategy, and we would like to raise our hands to everyone who participated in the development process. Over the past year we have worked with the community to further understand what food sovereignty means to Malahat Nation and what the priorities are for the community. Grounded in community teachings the Food Sovereignty Strategy celebrates Malahat Nation's successes, shares available
Malahat Health Department: Update
Dear Malahat Nation Community Members, We would like to inform you that Nurse Practitioner Cindy Smith will be departing her role at Malahat Nation effective November 30, 2025. We extend our gratitude for her service and the care she has provided to the community. Recruitment Update The Malahat Nation Health Department is actively recruiting a new Nurse Practitioner or Family Physician. Recruiting and onboarding can take time, but we are committed to securing the right fit for our community.
Community Notice: Shigella Infection Prevention & Updates
We want to share important health information with our community following a recent update from Island Health about Shigella cases on the South Island. Here’s what we know so far, what public health is doing, and how we can help keep each other safe. What do we know? Shigella is a bacteria that causes diarrheal illness and is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, including contact with contaminated food, water, soiled surfaces, or sexual contact. It has a low infectious dose and even 10 to