Splatsin First Nation in limbo as chief ousted, community assembly scheduled for next week – Castanet

Sep 15, 2023

What will happen next at the North Okanagan’s Splatsin First Nation is a big question mark.

The band took the unusual step of removing its own chief from office this week, along with his aunt, who was a council member.

The move leaves the band “in limbo” for the time being, says Splatsin spokesperson Ken Barnes.

A community assembly is scheduled to be held next Monday, at which time Barnes anticipates next steps will be discussed.

That meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Splatsin Community Centre, but Barnes says it is for band members only.

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