WHAT IS A LAND USE PLAN?

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A Land Use Plan (LUP) is used to promote desirable social and environmental outcomes as well as a more efficient use of resources, setting a strategic direction for economic, environmental, social and cultural objectives.

 

It can often include land tenure-ship and zoning, along with environmental and cultural conservation and protection. Identification of traditional harvesting, future housing, and economic development areas can also be included. 

 

Land Use Plans can also prevent land use conflicts and reduce exposure to pollutants.  

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WHEN WILL THE COMMUNITY RATIFY THE LAND USE PLAN?

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The procedure for the community Land Use Plan ratification process is included in the Sqwa First Nation Land Code. Voting will be held in accordance with it, once the community engagements and feedback have been received. It is anticipated to be held in the Spring of 2026 for the following Sqwa First Nation members who are; 

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• Every eligible voter 18 yrs.+ as of last voting day must have the opportunity to freely vote

• Inclusive of On-Reserve and Off-Reserve Voters

• In-person Polling Stations; or

• Mail-in or electronic voting.