Williams Lake mayor concerned how Dasiqox Tribal Park will affect industry and jobs
July 24, 2015
The mayor of Williams Lake is speaking out against the designation of the Dasiqox Tribal Park, which the Tsilhqot'in First Nation first announced in October 2014, claiming that it is unclear how the park will be governed and what effect it will have on jobs and resources in the region.
However, Chief Russell Myers-Ross of the Yunesit'in First Nation says that a tribal park is a proactive way of managing and protecting land under First Nations leadership.
The Chief notes that the consultation process is still being planned out and the Tsilhqot'in will be conducting research before deciding what level of development will be permitted in the park.
Listen to the full interview with the Mayor of Williams Lake about the Dasiqox Tribal Park declaration:
Listen to the full interview with Chief Russell Myers-Ross of the the Yunesit'in First Nation in response to the Mayor:
