Ktunaxa Nation Statement on Court of Appeal Decision

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Cranbrook/ʔa·kiskaqǂiʔit – The Ktunaxa Nation is disappointed with today’s British

Columbia Court of Appeal ruling that found BC’s approval of a Master Development Agreement in an area known as Qat’muk did not violate the Ktunaxa’s Charter right to freedom of religion, and that BC’s consultation with the Ktunaxa regarding their constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights was reasonable.

“We are deeply disappointed with today’s decision,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair. “We are working closely with our legal team to analyze this ruling and other developments to determine what our next steps may be.”

The Ktunaxa Nation will release an official response to the ruling Court of Appeal ruling next week.

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For Further Information Contact:

Jesse Nicholas
Communications Manager
250-489-2464
jnicholas@ktunaxa.org

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