The Sto:lo Referral and Assessment project aims to develop an Independent power project (IPP) referral and assessment policy and management process.
Project Deliverables
• IPP referral and assessment policy document(s).
• GIS database of IPP referrals.
• Database of technical experts to assist in implementation of the IPP assessment process.

The Governance Policies of Skawahlook First Nation (SFN) are outlined within this
manual. They provide the foundation and determine the process for all governancerelated
issues and actions.
Each member of Chief and Council and the Band Administrator will have access to this
manual and can have a copy upon request. Everyone in possession of this Manual must

The purpose of these policies is to create an environment within which the Shxwhá:y
Village Council can operate and maintain strong internal controls, accountability and
transparency to ensure the integrity of the financial information through strong internal
controls, with the policies and procedures of all programs within the Shxwhá:y Village.

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TSAWOUT FIRST NATION LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES LAW
No. 01-2010

WHEREAS the Tsawout First Nation members have inherent rights, customs, traditions and the inherent right to self-government as defined in the Douglas Treaty and reinforced through Section 35 of the Constitution Act;

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WHEREAS the Tsawout First Nation have inherent rights, customs, traditions and the inherent right to self-government as defined in the Douglas Treaty and reinforced through Section 35 of the Constitution Act;

Introduction....................................................................1
What We Have to Protect:
The Importance of our Coastal Areas .......................... 2
Why Protection is Becoming Increasingly Important:
Issues Affecting our Approach to Coastal Areas ......... 3
Understanding the Coastal Eco-system: