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The W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society, which represents three First Nations on Vancouver Island, is asking for one thing for the holidays: land back.

The W̱SÁNEĆ Land Trust Society, which represents three First Nations on Vancouver Island, is asking for one thing for the holidays: land back.

The process of returning land to its original inhabitants isn't straightforward; there is no system in place to transfer lands back to Indigenous communities.

Small island off B.C. coast returned to local First Nation SISȻENEM, also known as Halibut Island, is a 9.67-acre island near Sidney Island. The Land Conservancy of B.C. recently purchased it for $1.55 million.  Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Mar 06, 2021 4:04 PM PT | Last Updated: March 7 SISȻENEM, also known as Halibut Island, is a 9.67-acre island off the east coast of Sidney Island near Victoria. (Land Conservancy of B.C.) The Land Conservancy of British Columbia and the W̱SÁNEĆ leadership council have partnered to transfer a small parcel of land near Vancouver Island back t...

Sunset as seen from the northern end of SISȻENEM, also known as Halibut Island. TARA MARTIN An aerial view of Halibut Island, also known as SISȻENEM. Provided by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia Sunset as seen from the northern end of SISȻENEM, also known as Halibut Island. TARA MARTIN The SISȻENEM shoreline lined with flowers. ALEX HARRIS A camas meadow at the northern end of SISȻENEM. TARA MARTIN A Garry oak maritime meadow on SISȻENEM. TARA MARTIN Great camas and Indian celery — two very important plants to Coast Salish Nations — on SISȻENEM. TARA MARTIN A Garry oak...