Vancouver Island First Nation calling for better protection of ancestral burial sites

A First Nation on Vancouver Island is calling on all levels of government to better protect ancestral burial sites and other archaeological sites from infrastructure work, speaking out over the Thanksgiving weekend. The province has acknowledged that West Saanich Road was built through an ancient burial area and signed a reconciliation agreement with Tseycum First Nation in 2012. Hereditary chiefs say the pain and concerns linked to the site have not faded. The report is by Global News.

• A Vancouver Island First Nation asks for stronger protection of burial and archaeological sites
• West Saanich Road was built through an ancient burial area
• The province signed a 2012 reconciliation agreement with Tseycum First Nation
• Hereditary chiefs say concerns about the site remain

On Vancouver Island, a local First Nation is speaking out this Thanksgiving weekend, calling on all levels of government to better protect their ancestral burial sites and other archeological sites from infrastructure work. The province has acknowledged that West Saanich Road was built through an ancient burial area and in 2012, signed a reconciliation agreement with Tseycum First Nation. But hereditary chiefs say the pain and the concerns haven’t faded. Taya fast reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews