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December 2025

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Malahat Fuels Cardlock Gas Station
By Dan Pasmans March 12, 2024

Malahat Fuels Cardlock Gas Station

Dear Malahat members,  Starting Monday February 26th, community members can purchase fuel at a discounted rate and free of taxes at the new cardlock station located at the Malahat Business Park on Trowsse Road (See map below). * Regular gasoline and renewable diesel is available * Open 24/7, 365 days/year, excluding scheduled shutdowns for maintenance * 0.02$/L discount and free of taxes * Located on Malahat’s reserve land To obtain your access card, please come to the Band Office or the

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Official Chief & Council Meeting: Budget & Strategic Plan Review and Approval
By Jessica Harry March 6, 2024

Official Chief & Council Meeting: Budget & Strategic Plan Review and Approval

At the Council meeting on Thursday, March 21, at 9:30am in the KKC, Chief & Council will review and approve the draft 5-year Strategic Plan and the draft 24-25 Annual Budget. Community members are welcome to attend in person, or virtually via Zoom. The Zoom meeting can be joined via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2507433231 We look forward to seeing you there!

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Empowered Filmmaker Masterclass at Malahat Nation
By Dan Pasmans January 16, 2024

Empowered Filmmaker Masterclass at Malahat Nation

Have you always dreamed of telling your story through video? Do you aspire to become a filmmaker and create professional video content? If these questions resonate with you, then the Empowered Filmmaker Masterclass is the perfect opportunity to start your journey. The Empowered Filmmaker - Malahat This unique and free program is tailored to transform individuals with no prior filmmaking experience into self-sufficient, agile, and influential media content creators. It's more than just a cours

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Malahat Nation Partners with Energy Plug to Build 100,000sqft Battery Factory
By Dan Pasmans January 10, 2024

Malahat Nation Partners with Energy Plug to Build 100,000sqft Battery Factory

Explore the story of how Malahat Nation is leading development of Canada's first Indigenous gigafactory. Learn how this gigafactory supports grid resilience and energy stability, contributing to sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous empowerment.

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Malahat Nation Website Upgrade
By Dan Pasmans January 9, 2024

Malahat Nation Website Upgrade

Hello Malahat Community, We are thrilled to announce the launch of the newly upgraded Malahat Nation website! This project has been a labor of love for our team, and we're excited to share it with all of you. What's New? Our new website offers a fresh, organized layout designed to enhance your online experience. With a focus on simplicity and accessibility, we've curated the content to ensure it's more relevant and informative than ever. Whether you're looking for the latest community news,

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Visions for a New Cemetery Space
By Dan Pasmans November 28, 2023

Visions for a New Cemetery Space

Malahat Nation is at an important threshold regarding its cemetery services. The community’s current cemetery, located along the waterfront near the Mill Bay Ferry Terminal, is now at critical capacity, with only a few burial lots remaining. Malahat Nation has been working with LEES+Associates to assess site locations and create preliminary design options for the new cemetery space. If you have any ideas or comments on what you would like to see in the design, please contact the Lands Department

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People of the Ocean Decade: Andre Goldsmith and Desiree Bulger
By Dan Pasmans November 23, 2023

People of the Ocean Decade: Andre Goldsmith and Desiree Bulger

Check out this article featuring Malahat member Andre Goldsmith and the Environment team’s stewardship work with the ghost gear program! This UN Ocean Decade endorsed project is working on mapping and retrieving ghost gear in the Salish Sea, and is currently funded under Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)’s Ghost Gear Fund. Please follow the link below: https://oceandecadenortheastpacific.org/news/people-of-the-ocean-decade-andre-goldsmith-and-desiree-bulger

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