British Columbia: Tla'amin People Denied Treaty Vote

British Columbia: Tla'amin People Denied Treaty Vote   Tla'amin members prevented from casting a treaty vote Saturday should be able to exercise their democratic right to vote according to the Treaty Commission.   "The small number of Tla'amin members who blocked the doors to the polling station in Sliammon village near Powell River have trampled on the rights of the Tla'amin people," said Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre.   The Treaty Commission will continue to support Chief...

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