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Introduction to Allotment Law
By Carmen Pavlov — September 8, 2026
Malahat Nation Community Economic Development Trip to Tsawwassen First Nation
By Nikita Flemming — August 25, 2026
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting
Introduction to Allotment Law
By Carmen Pavlov — September 8, 2026
Malahat Nation Community Economic Development Trip to Tsawwassen First Nation
By Nikita Flemming — August 25, 2026
Community Update Meetings Are Back!
By Nikita Flemming — August 25, 2026
Post-Secondary Funding Opportunity
By Nikita Flemming — August 19, 2026
Latest Newsletter
December 2025
Browse the latest edition of The Malahat News in PDF format.
Recent News
Funding Opportunities for Indigenous Children, Youth and Students
The Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is offering several funding opportunities to support education, recreation, sport and cultural participation. Post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx may be eligible for up to $5,250 through the Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award. Applications are due August 1, 2026.Applications for the 2026 Physical Activity Recreation and Culture Grant will be accepted from August 1–31
Local Area Plan - Complete!
The Malahat Lands and Governance department is excited to share that the Local Area Plan has been completed and approved by Chief and Council! After two years of development, including four community engagements/feasts, two surveys, and many rounds of review (including legal), we are happy to share the final document. The Local Area Plan will help guide Malahat administration, prospective developers, and Chief and Council in land use priorities based on community needs, wants, and feedback. It
Malahat Nation Infrastructure Update
In 2018 Malahat Nation identified the need to upgrade and expand our water and wastewater infrastructure to support economic development and housing growth. Our existing systems are at or near capacity, and several critical components require replacement or enhancement to protect community health, safety, and future growth. Water system * Reservoir: Our water reservoir is at the end of its service life and no longer provides adequate capacity for fire flow. Replacing or upsizing the reservoir
NO MORE 2nd DRIVING TEST TO GET YOU FULL LICENSE!!
If you have an N-license, there is good news! New ICBC rules mean you will no longer need to take a second road test to get your full license. Instead, once you have held your N-license for at least two years, you can move into a Restricted Class 5 stage without taking another road test. To qualify, you must have a clean driving record, this means no driving prohibitions and no recent suspensions. When you have had your N-license for at least 2 years, and have a clean driving record, you can
Watershed Governance Framework - Complete!
Malahat Nation Lands and Environment department is pleased to announce the completion of the Watershed Governance Framework project! Malahat Nation Lands and Environment department worked alongside Dillon Consultants to create a Watershed Governance Framework. The Malahat Benchlands and Shawnigan Creek watersheds face pressures including population growth, unsustainable extraction from water bodies, overdevelopment, infrastructure deficits and issues, agriculture, forestry, and mining uses, and
Community Safety Plan Phase 1 - Complete!
Malahat Nation Lands and Environment department is excited to announce that the first phase to community safety planning is complete! From February 2025 to February 2026, the Lands and Environment department worked alongside Firelight Consulting to build a Community Safety Plan (CSP). The CSP aims to create a safer, healthier, and more connected community. The plan reflects the voices, values, and priorities of Malahat community members and aims to help guide safety-related initiatives across a
Malahat Nation Approves 2026 Revision of Strategic Plan
Malahat Nation is pleased to share that Chief and Council has approved the 2026 revision of the 2024–2029 Strategic Plan on March 30, 2026. This plan is rooted in the voices of our community. It builds on the priorities identified by Malahat families through the Comprehensive Community Plan process, then carries those priorities forward into clear goals, initiatives, and measures that help guide our work year by year. As the plan itself notes, it is grounded in community-driven goals and shaped
Day Scholars Revitalization Society Launches its Second Call Out for Applications for Day Scholars
March 12, 2026, [WESTBANK FN, BC] – The Day Scholars Revitalization Society (DSRS) is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to Day Scholars through the revitalization of language, culture, education, heritage, wellness, and commemoration. The DSRS launched its second call for applications through the Day Scholars Revitalization Society from February 17, 2026, to May 15, 2026. The $50 million fund will provide financial support to Day Scholar Survivors — those who attended Indian Residential