Snuneymuxw First Nation

‘i’ cun ‘uw ‘i’: Snuneymuxw Community Planning

Snuneymuxw votes

December 6, 2025

This tumxúytl (winter), we are asking our members to say yes to a mixed-use development (including residential, commercial, entertainment, light industrial, etc.) on our te’tuxwtun lands.

If approved, this reserve Land will be leased to our own Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) to manage the development of this exciting project.

If the majority of members vote no to mixed use, this huge economic opportunity for our Nation will be put on hold.

Make your voice heard.

Learn more about the te’tuxwtun vote

Download the te’tuxwtun booklet here

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The designated lands will not lose reserve status. They will remain part of our reserve and are only leased for certain purposes and for limited periods of time.

The decision of the designation vote will only apply to this ~ 25-acre portion of te’tuxwtun lands. Plans for the remainder of te’tuxwtun will be decided in a future vote.

100% of funds will directly benefit Snuneymuxw. Every single penny PDG receives as a profit is audited and goes directly back to our Nation.

For example, profits from PDG fund our monthly Sulxween 65+ Elder Payments of

$250 a month, our firewood distribution program, community maintenance and cleanups and scholarships and bursaries. As profits increase, like they will from the te’tuxwtun development, we will bring in more money, and can do a lot more!

Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) is our Nation’s team that focuses on business and economic development. PDG is 100% owned by our Nation, and its goals are guided by our members’ priorities.

All Snuneymuxw members can request access to PDG financial statements by emailing info@petroglyphdg.com.

You Are Invited

This September, the team from our very own Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) is excited to connect
with our members, both online and in person!
Join us at two community information sessions this month to learn more about PDG, the upcoming
te’tuxwtun vote and the exciting opportunities in the works for our Nation.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86816841141?pwd=xHs9OdCcK77o82h9LfNktlw7LjaC8j.1
📌Meeting ID: 868 1684 1141
🔑Passcode: P?gu1ye

Prize package for
members 19 +
Prize package for members
18 and under

Access additional answers to your frequently asked questions below:

Learn More About PDG
Learn About the Vote

Plan your vote

Get ready to vote on December 6, 2025!

You can help plan for the future of our Nation by becoming an ambassador 

for this vote, through:

– Sharing the documents above with your family

– Answering questions from your friends

– Re-sharing our content on Facebook

– Forwarding our newsletters and emails

– Attending community events and land tours

Take a Virtual Tour of our Lands and Waters

We invite our members to laern more about the i’ cun ‘uw ‘i’: Community Master Planning land parcels through the videos found below!

These videos highlight the power and beauty of our sacred Lands and Waters and offer more details on each parcel.

‘i’ cun ‘uw ‘i’: Community Planning

The ‘i’ cun ‘uw ‘i’: Community Planning booklets below outline the vision and key priorities for SFN Lands and Waters. They give comprehensive information on different land parcels, setting out the potential uses for each area.

View Land Booklet 1 of 6
View Land Booklet 2 of 6
View Land Booklet 3 of 6
View Land Booklet 4 of 6
View Land Booklet 5 of 6

If you would like a hard copy of any of the booklets above, please visit the Snuneymuxw First Nation administrative office at 668 Centre St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 4Z4. You can also request mailed copies by emailing communications@snuneymuxw.ca

Your Voice Matters

From a developer’s perspective, this is the biggest opportunity that has ever happened on the Island. Hundreds of acres of high-traffic land will be available, with Snuneymuxw as the master planner.

We ask members to share their ideas for the future of this sacred Land through our online surveys.

One completed survey = one prize entry. With over 20 surveys online, Snuneymuxw members have 20 chances to win the ultimate fall getaway or a back-to-school shopping spree!

Parcel Surveys

te’tuxwtun Survey
Armishaw Lands Survey
ma-guala Survey
2855 Departure Bay Survey
1150 & 1160 Maughan Road
Sandstone Land #1 Survey
Farquhar Street Survey
Port Drive Survey
Haliburton Street Survey
Nanaimo River No 2 Survey
Sandstone Land #2 Survey
Nanaimo River No 4 Survey
Nanaimo River No 3 Survey
White Farm
Gabriola Island Survey
Nanaimo River Road Survey
Casino Nanaimo Survey
Dodds Narrows Survey
Kensington Land Survey
Nanaimo Town Survey
Foundry Lands Survey
saysutshun & Ferry Service Survey
sxwayxum Survey
Stewart Avenue Marina Survey

Have questions for our Snuneymuxw land planning team?
Please email landsclerk@snuneymuxw.ca

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

WHAT IS THE CMPP – COMMUNITY MASTER PLANNING PROJECT?

Outlines the vision and key priorities for all SFN lands and waters

Comprehensive information on each parcel/area, for example the Te’tuxwtun site (former DND Lands).

Sets out community-supported uses for each parcel/area

Represents the interconnectedness of land, water, and all things living

HERE’S WHERE WE’VE BEEN

Here’s where we’re going

We will be voting (a ratification vote) in March 2025 regarding the future of the Te’tuxwtun site (former DND lands). This is why we want to ensure we’ve heard your ideas and understand your priorities before we finalize these community plans for voting. 

Have questions for our Snuneymuxw land planning team? Please email landsclerk@snuneymuxw.ca

The Marine Division Team
Programs
  • Engage with the youth of the community as they are the ones who will  experience the most severe impacts of climate change on Snuneymuxw resources.
  • Incorporate Snuneymuxw traditional knowledge as the driving force behind the western science we leverage to gather information and build working relationships with government, educational, and private sector organizations to restore Snuneymuxw's role as steward of the coast. We are also working to:
  1. Restore and enhance the damaged coastal ecosystems
  2. Protect our coastal resources
  3. Respond to emergencies
  4. Ensure the security and safety of our traditional foods
  5. Build the capacity of our staff
  6. Encourage continuing education
  7. Create career-oriented jobs

I am a Youth

Learn how you can get involved and count your experience towards high school or college credits.

Click Here

I am a community member

Learn what you can do to help and how your involvement can make a difference.

Click Here
Contact Us

Snuneymuxw First Nation is one of the largest Nations in B.C. with a population of approximately 2,000 people. We are one of the few Nations that have a pre-Confederation treaty with the Crown – the Sarlequun Snuneymuxw Treaty of 1854.

First Nation
Snuneymuxw

Visit Us

Employee Webmail

Click here

Hours

  • Monday - Friday: (Except Holidays)
  • 8:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Closed for Lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get updates on events and community news!

Learn More or Get Involved