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Port Coquitlam and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Kwikwetlem) Sign Servicing Agreement
The City of Port Coquitlam and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation have reached a servicing agreement for a large future development off Pitt River Road.
Based on the agreement between the two governments, Port Coquitlam will provide water, sewage, fire, emergency response, stormwater management and flood protection for the first stage of development of Coquitlam IR #2 which is one of the reserve lands managed by kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation. As part of the Nation’s efforts to revitalize their language and culture, this land has been renamed by them to setɬamékmən, which means “when the tide is high we go.”
A detailed scope of services and costs will be determined after the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm conclude their Land Use Plan for this first phase of development which is expected to be completed by the end of this year...
“kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation began its endeavours around 30 years to prepare some of its land for economic, cultural and housing purposes. Today, marks a huge step forward in our relationship with the City of Port Coquitlam as we are now able to work together on bringing back to life our ancient village site of setɬamékmən,” said Chief Ed Hall. “Our long-term goal over the next several years is to develop this land into a vibrant community that honours our ancestors, Elders and future generations; recognizes our rich culture and long history within our territory; protects the lands and environment, supports our people and our community and creates opportunities for future growth and prosperity for both our governments.”