The Klahoose First Nation signed an Incremental Treaty Agreement on March 5, 2009. Under the terms of the agreement, Klahoose First Nation will receive $2.1 million, which they will use to purchase Tree Farm Licence 10, and $150,000 in two instalments to advance treaty negotiations and build economic development capacity. The purchase of the tree farm licence will create jobs and new business opportunities for the Klahoose and surrounding communities.
- The Klahoose First Nation entered the treaty process in August 1994.
- On March 5, 2009, Klahoose First Nation signed an ITA to support their progress towards a Final Agreement.
- Currently negotiating an agreement in principle at Stage 4 of the treaty process.
Location: Cortes Island in the Strait of Georgia.
Band members: Klahoose First Nation has a membership of approximately 300 people.
