Tsawwassen First Nation’s new legislative seat eyed by elders – CBC
Elders call for new seat in Tsawwassen First Nation legislature to be reserved for elder
Apr 16, 2015
Elders are hoping to have a stronger voice in the governance of the Tsawwassen First Nation in B.C.
The Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) has been governed by a 13-member legislature since its historic 2009 treaty. Next year, a new seat will be added to the Tsawwassen legislature due to a rapidly growing population.
Elder Ruth Adams hopes the government will consider reserving that position for an elder.
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