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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
Community Updates Meeting
Join us for the Community Updates Meeting and a Community Dinner! Happening on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Kwunew Kwasun Centre. Chief and Council will be there to share updates, including: * What’s next for the Nation Re-Naming and Address Change Project, and * A presentation on the Malahat Market Housing: Project Introduction, where the Economic Development Team will be sharing alongside Chief and Council to hear your thoughts. The rest of the evening will follow our
Naming & Civic Addressing Policy
Malahat Nation Lands & Environment department has been working to create a policy to guide assigning addresses for future buildings on Malahat lands, resolving current address issues, and naming of roads and community buildings as they are developed. The policy was adopted via Band Council Resolution (BCR 2025/26-037) at the end of September. The Naming & Civic Addressing Policy was developed through engagement with the Tumuhw Advisory Committee and Chief & Council. The policy provides guidance
Land Interest & Permits Notice - August and September 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
September Referrals Recap
The referrals team within the Lands and Environment department received 27 referral requests over the month of September. 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 re
Community Safety Plan - What We Heard Report
Malahat Nation Lands and Environment department has continued working with Firelight Consulting to build a Community Safety Plan (CSP). The CSP aims to create a safer, healthier, and more connected community. The plan will reflect the voices, values, and priorities of Malahat community members and help guide safety-related initiatives across all sectors. Firelight consulting has recently finished a What We Heard report following engagements with community, staff, and leadership. Engagements wer
Update: Provincial Private Moorage Moratorium
A Provincial private moorage moratorium has been in place since 2021 within the waterways south of Gabriola, down past the Gulf Islands and onto the west side of the W̱SÁNEĆ peninsula. This moratorium restricts private landowners from installing new moorages, including docks, boat ramps, and boat lifts. The moratorium expired in August. Private moorages have direct impacts on Malahat’s (and neighboring Nations') access to the shoreline and intertidal areas for harvesting, which is in direct opp
August Referrals Recap
The referrals team within the Lands and Environment department received 26 referral requests over the month of August. 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 refer
Land Interest and Permits Notice
In response to recent feedback received from the Community, the Lands and Environment Department will be committing to providing monthly 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