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Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar) First Nation and BC Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals sign MOU on mining governance

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Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar) First Nation and BC Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals sign MOU on mining governance
(Left to Right) Stewart Dickson, Executive Director, MCM and Kúkpi7 Jamie Fletcher, HBFN.

October 8, 2025

 

Clinton, B.C. — Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar) First Nation (HBFN) Stewardship & Lands Department and the Province of British Columbia’s Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals (MCM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes a collaborative framework for reviewing mining activity within HBFN territory and advancing shared decision-making.

 

On September 10, 2025, HBFN Kúkpi7 & Council met with senior MCM leadership to execute the MOU, creating a dedicated joint working group to coordinate consultation on mining applications, strengthen environmental stewardship, and support responsible economic development.

 

“This agreement represents a significant step forward in ensuring that mining within HBFN territory is carried out in a way that respects our lands, resources, and community priorities,” said Kúkpi7 Jamie Fletcher. “Through this MOU, we are building a relationship that acknowledges our stewardship responsibilities while fostering sustainable economic opportunities.”

 

MCM emphasized the importance of partnership in responsible resource management. “By working together in a structured and transparent way, this MOU sets out a roadmap for collaboration and trust-building,” said Stewart Dickson, Executive Director, MCM. “We are proud to join HBFN in forging new pathways for mining governance.”

 

The MOU lays the foundation for long-term cooperation, reinforcing shared commitments to environmental protection, community well-being, and responsible resource development. Through the working group, HBFN and MCM will pursue governance solutions that align economic development with sustainability and Secwepemc cultural values.



Media Contact:

      Kúkpi7 Jamie Fletcher

      Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar) First Nation

      PO Box 458, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0

      Tel. 250.459.2117

      Email: jamie@hbfn.ca


Circular logo of Llenllenéy’ten High Bar First Nation with water, sun, and colors. Text about their heritage and resilience on a blue background.

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