David Ball

With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years

By David Ball ● Cowichan Valley ● August 18, 2025

After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl’uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal.