Guided by technical research, traditional knowledge, and community values, T’Sou-ke Nation is committed to the sustainable management of our lands and natural resources. We demonstrate environmental stewardship across our traditional territory through environmental monitoring, remediation, emergency response, and the development of new laws and regulations under our 2006 Land Code, which grants us the authority to govern our reserve lands.
The 2006 Land Code replaces land-related provisions of the Indian Act with laws developed by and for our Nation. By ratifying the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management, the Land Code confirms T’Sou-ke Nation’s commitment to self-governance in land matters and ensures our lands are well cared for and protected from expropriation. Through this work, we are actively restoring and upholding our inherent responsibility to steward the territory for current and future generations.
To view the 2006 Land Code and other laws T’Sou-ke Nation has established, please visit our Laws and Regulations page.
T’Sou-ke Nation is establishing an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA), where we will take the lead in protecting and caring for the lands, waters, and culture for future generations.
This work is carried forward by the T’Sou-ke IPCA Team, consisting of T’Sou-ke Nation staff and the T’Sou-ke Marine Team, with support from the IISAAK OLAM Foundation. The T’Sou-ke IPCA Team are stewarding the process and ensuring that community voices are guiding this important work.
Your voice matters. What you share will help guide the vision, values, and priorities for this work. Everyone who submits a response will be entered to win a draw prize—to be announced at the November IPCA Community Dinner.
Questionnaires can be completed via the link shared here, or you can submit a hardcopy which can be picked up and dropped off to Sarina at reception in the Community Complex and Health Centre. You can also reach out to share your feedback in-person (e.g. home visit, phone call, or Zoom call) by contacting Milynda Planes via mplanes@snekecentre.ca.
We want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to share your thoughts about how we as a Nation can protect our lands and waters through an IPCA.
Submit digitally by filling out the Google form via the button below. The last day to complete the survey is Tuesday, November 18.
* Please Note: * This feedback activity is only for T’Sou-ke members and their families at this time.
The department manages our woodlot operation near Jordan River where an annual cut of 12,500 cubic meters of mainly fir, hemlock and cedar is harvested by our contractors.
The T’Sou-ke Nation Lands Committee plays a key role in managing community lands under the Nation’s Land Code. It advises Council on land-related matters, helps develop land laws and policies, and engages with community members to gather input and ensure transparency. The Committee also oversees community approvals, creates rules for land use and environmental protection, and helps determine fees for land use. With 11 members, including one from Council, the Committee ensures land management reflects both legal responsibilities and community interests.