Songhees and Esquimalt Nations could soon regain ownership of Royal Roads University site
Posted: Mar. 4, 2023 6:01PMThe federal land Royal Roads University occupies could soon be returned to the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations as Treaty negotiations continue.
In 2016 DND deemed the land a surplus of its needs. This move opened the door for the federal and provincial governments, as well as the Songhees, Esquimalt Nations and other Indigenous groups, to discuss the future of the land and Treaty negotiations.“There are archaeological sites down towards the boathouse and along the shorelines,” Albany explained.
That would push the Treaty to a vote from the membership of each Nation, and if passed, an approval of Treaty legislation.Royal Roads University said a Treaty land declaration could mean changes for the school. In a statement it said: “We are aware that the footprint of the Royal Roads campus may change as part of the Treaty negotiation process and we have a plan to manage this change while continuing to deliver the high-quality education we’re known for.”“We are open to keeping Royal Roads in the picture, so there are no plans yet,” Albany said.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.
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