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Heiltsuk Nation ratifies first written constitution, ushering in new era of self-governance
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Heiltsuk Nation ratifies first written constitution, ushering in new era of self-governance

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - In a historic moment for Indigenous reconciliation, the Heiltsuk Nation has formally adopted its first written constitution. The document, finalized after decades of negotiation and consultation with tribal members, promises to "renewing and reclaim ancestral laws" and restore balance in traditional decision-making processes. The constitution enshrines