Governance is key to the independence, self-determination and dignity of the Snuneymuxw. For thousands of years, Snuneymuxw ancestors governed themselves and their Territory. The longhouse, land, language and laws were all vital parts of Snuneymuxw government. The Snuneymuxw principles for a return to self-government state that it will:

• Be modern but based on traditional laws and values.
• Have a written constitution created and voted upon by Snuneymuxw citizens.
• Protect the interests of future generations.
• Be fully accountable to Snuneymuxw citizens and, where appropriate, to third parties affected by Snuneymuxw government decisions.
• Have jurisdiction over a wide range of matters like health, education, language, heritage and culture, justice, land-use planning, environmental protection and economic development.

PROTOCOL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NANAIMO 2005 [PDF]
FOUNDRY SITE AGREEMENT 2006 [PDF]
SOUTH NANAIMO LANDS PRESENTATION 2007 [PDF]