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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
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Recent News
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
Naut'sa mawt Job Opportunities
We are excited to share two opportunities that NmTC currently has. As always, NmTC prioritizes recruiting indigenous individuals and specifically gives priority to Member Nation Community Members. Please have a look at the two available postings below and follow the links if you are interested in applying! Job Opportunity: Community Engagement & Project Coordinator NmTC is seeking a collaborative, organized, and community-centered professional to join our team as a full-time Community Engageme
Official Chief & Council Meeting: Budget & Strategic Plan Review and Approval
At the Council meeting on Monday, March 30, at 9:30am in the KKC, Chief & Council will review & approve the 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and the updated 2024-29 Strategic Plan. Community members are welcome to attend in person, or virtually via Zoom. The Zoom meeting can be joined via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2507433231 We look forward to seeing you there!
Malahat Mixed Use February Engagement - What We Heard Report
On February 10, 2026, Economic Development, Malahat Administration, RavenStone Construction and Colliers Project Leaders hosted an open community dinner and workshop to discuss ideas and solicit feedback around what could be possible for commercial space in the Mixed Use Development Project. For those not aware, the Malahat Mixed Use Facility is in a design phase and not guaranteed to be built, but it could potentially become a 160-unit apartment complex with commercial space on the ground floor