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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
Malahat Day 2025
Malahat Nation invites all members to join us for Malahat Day 2025, a gathering to celebrate our community! Date: Wednesday, August 13th Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM Location: 1 Kwunew Kwasun Lane Taking place at the Malahat Nation community grounds near the Kwunew Kwasun Centre, this annual event is a chance to connect with one another, enjoy a meal, and take part in community activities. What to expect: * Fun activities for all ages * BBQ style lunch * Traditional performers and music * Op
Malahat Curbside Collection Guide
Malahat Nation is working together with CVRD to care for our lands and homes by keeping waste and recycling in order Starting Tuesday June 3rd: * Weekly garbage pick up using BLACK tote. * Recycling will be picked up every two weeks using the BLUE tote * All pick ups happen on Tuesdays Please see the following guide for more details: Malahat Curbside Collection GuideMalahat Curbside Collection Guide.pdf3 MBdownload-circle The calendar can be found here: Curbside Collection Calendar
Malahat Nation Opposes Bill 15
On May 13th, 2025, Premier David Eby introduced Bill 15 - the Infrastructure Projects Act. This Bill would grant the Cabinet extraordinary powers to expedite major infrastructure projects in BC. The Minister of Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, says the Bill is to speed up building critical infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. However the language used in the legislation is sweeping and vague, making it difficult to determine the wider scope of potential impacts. The Bill would encompass any
Community Lands Local Area Plan
Thank you to everyone who came out to share their ideas and connect as a community at the recent tea and tumuhw and SX̱ÁNEȽ Spring Feast gatherings on April 22nd, Earth Day! Community members shared some great ideas and we look forward to incorporating this feedback into the Local Area Plan and design guidelines. A summary of the Information shared at the gatherings can be found in the attached 2-page overview: Community Lands Local Area PlanCLMP Visit 2 two-pager.pdf1 MBdownload-circle The l
Restoring Goldstream River
Goldstream River has always been an important place for our people. It’s a space where the salmon return, where our ancestors harvested food, and where we continue to practice our responsibility as caretakers of the land and water. Our team has been working to protect the river, ensuring that construction on the Malahat Highway does not harm the salmon or their habitat. We focus on preventing oil damage, land erosion, and other risks that could disrupt their journey. A large part of our work als
Malahat Nation Strategic Plan 2024-2029 - 2025 Revision
'uy' skweyul, We are pleased to announce that today, Chief and Council have officially passed the 2025 Revision of our Strategic Plan 2024-2029. Rather than reinventing the strategic direction established last year, this year's revision thoughtfully updates and builds upon the progress we've made toward our shared goals and initiatives. This Strategic Plan is deeply rooted in our Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) process, reflecting the collective vision and aspirations of our community.
Community Update Meetings
We’re excited to announce some changes to our Community Update Meetings (Open Houses) for the new year! Previously held on the first Wednesday of each month, these gatherings will now be scheduled quarterly in the evenings to allow more opportunities for all interested community members to attend. In addition to updates from various departments, a meal will be provided, making it a more relaxed and engaging community event. First Meeting of 2025 Details: * Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 * T
Malahat Nation Intergenerational Gathering & Positive Affirmations Project Launch
We would like to extend an invitation to the community for a special gathering that combines the launch of the Positive Affirmations Project and our Intergenerational Gathering. This event is an opportunity to honor our teachings, strengthen community connections, and ensure that cultural values remain at the heart of everything we do. The Positive Affirmations Project was created with guidance from community members to support the Zero-Tolerance Policy for All Forms of Abuse in a meaningful an