By Jordan Copp, Coast Reporter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A new report outlines a transformative vision for the future of the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), calling for First Nations to be equal partners in regional economic governance across Vancouver Island and the coastal mainland, including the Sunshine Coast.

Commissioned by the B.C. government and ICET, the First Nations Strategic Recommendations Report by Sanala Planning is the result of a year-long Indigenous-led engagement process with 53 First Nations. 

The report proposes a co-governance model that would permanently finance and restructure ICET to include First Nations in decision-making roles.

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