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Lands Department

The Lands Department protects the lands of T'eqt'aqtn'mux. Our work connects community members to the land through learning, stewardship, harvesting, and land-based programming, while also managing the Nation’s responsibility to protect its territory.

We combine Elders’ teachings, cultural values, and modern land management to ensure the lands, waters, and traditions of Kanaka Bar remain strong for future generations.

Sean O'Rourke, Director of Lands, Culture and Language

Rohit Virmani, Lands and Culture Operations Manager

Overview-Lands Department

The Lands Department provides stewardship, protection, and sustainable planning for T’eqt’aqtn’mux lands and resources.
We ensure land decisions respect cultural teachings, environmental health, community safety, and long-term planning goals.

We support:

Land use planning
Environmental protection
Mapping & infrastructure information
Referrals & development review
Cultural and ecological protection
Climate change adaptation

We work with staff, partners, Elders, and community members to ensure the land is cared for today and protected for future generations.

Lands Director- lands@kanakabarband.ca

Lands, Language and Culture Operations- lcoperations@kanakabarband.ca

Stewardship Manager- stewardship@kanakabarband.ca

Lands and culture coordinator- landsandculture@kanakabarband.ca

Environmental Stewardship

We work to protect the environment, lands, waters, and ecosystems across the territory.

Our responsibilities include:

Monitoring environmental health
Reviewing environmental studies
Supporting climate adaptation work
Protecting habitats, plants, wildlife, and waterways
Integrating traditional knowledge into land decisions
Coordinating stewardship projects with members & partners

Our goal is to care for the land in a way that honours the teachings of our Elders and protects future generations.

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