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Federal Court CASE Ruling
On January 29th 2026, Kwantlen First Nation received the verdict for the hearing dates which were held on January 18 and 19 of 2024.
Kwantlen First Nation has been transparent with community about the on-going nature of this case, and we would like to continue to share these details with membership. Please click the links below to read an official statement from Chief and Council, as well as the full Court Order.
To summarize, the court dates on January 18 and 19, 2024 was at the Federal Court, regarding the case brought by Chief Marilyn Gabriel and Councillors Tumia Knott and Les Antone against the named Respondents (Brandon Gabriel, Victor Back, Christopher Thomas, Robert Jago and Robert Thomas). The Court has been asked to certify that the lawful government of Kwantlen is the council of Chief Marilyn Gabriel and Councillors Knott and Antone and that the Respondents (Brandon Gabriel and others) have unlawfully claimed to be the government of Kwantlen and in doing so have interfered with the lawful governance of the Nation.
Upcoming REFERENDUM: IR4 LAND USE PLAN
A Referendum will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, 2025. Members can vote at a polling station at the Kwantlen Cultural Centre or members can vote via Mail-in Ballot.
Do you approve of the Kwantlen First Nation IR4 Future Land Use Plan Map dated Decemeber 2025 to be adopted by Kwantlen First Nation as a planning tool to guide future development of Kwantlen IR4?
The referendum will be helf on February 10th 2026, members can vote between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:00 pm. The polling station will be located at Kwantlen First Nation Cultural Centre (23907 Gabriel Lane, Fort Langley, BC).
Please see the Voters Package below for more details and information on this referendum.
IR2 Affordable housing project
Kwantlen First Nation's inaugural partnership with BC Housing is a 65-unit residential development located at 10011 Wilson Street in Mission, BC, situated on the Nation's traditional lands along the banks of Stave River. The project has undergone a significant evolution from its initial site selection to construction methodology culminating in its current and most refined form: a meaningful step toward welcoming Kwantlen Members back home.
Despite the complexities of a challenging site and limited infrastructure, the project team has worked in close collaboration with Kwantlen leadership to turn obstacles into opportunities. The building will include a mix of one-, two, and three-bedroom homes along with a cultural gathering space and residential services area designed to meet the needs of both Elders and families.
Work is progressing onsite on this exciting and important project for Kwantlen. Occupancy Date is estimated to be April 27, 2027.
More updates to come.