Vancouver Island Treaty Passes With Large Majority

"The Huu-ay-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island
have voted 90 per cent in favour of the Maa-nulth Treaty, which they
are part of along with four other first nations. Of the 303 eligible
Huu-ay-aht voters who cast ballots on Saturday, 272 approved the
treaty granting the Huu-ay-aht self-government, land and cash, as well
as access to fisheries, forestry and other economic opportunities
valued at $145-million. Huu-ay-aht voters also approved the transfer
of band assets to the new Huu-ay-aht government. The treaty is
expected to take effect in 2010 if the other four Maa-nulth Nations
approve the treaty in their votes, expected in October. That will be
followed by votes in the provincial legislature and in Parliament..."

The Globe and Mail, July 30, 2007, p. A5