The capital region spans the traditional territories of many First Nations, of which 11 have Reserve lands and 9 have settlement populations, made up of 4,142 members.
The First Nations Relations Service supports the CRD and its Board to build strong and enduring relationships with neighbouring First Nations governments. We are committed to respectfully and appropriately engaging those First Nations communities in regional strategies, decision-making and shared interests.
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Sep 27, 2024
September 30, known as Orange Shirt Day and now observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a time for reflection, education, and action. This day honors the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and recognizes the ongoing impacts of these institutions on Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
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Jul 08, 2024
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has acquired the property at 280 Georgeson Bay Road on Galiano Island for the proposed Thuthiqut Hulelum’ Housing Project ("Forest Homes" in the Hul'q'umi'num' language). The $672,000 purchase is a move to advance a 20-unit rental housing complex aimed at enhancing the Islands affordable living options.
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Jan 30, 2024
Capital Regional District (CRD) and paaʔčiidʔatx̣ (Pacheedaht) First Nation are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their government-to-government relationship. By outlining priority topics for collaboration and principles for working together, this MOU will directly support the creation of new processes for respectful and reciprocal government-to-government decision-making.
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Sep 25, 2023
On September 30, known as Orange Shirt Day and now observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to remember the profound and painful history of Canada’s Indigenous residential schools.
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Jun 07, 2023
VICTORIA, BC — A new Indigenous business directory was launched in Greater Victoria today to support Indigenous economic reconciliation by building new relationships and connections.
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