Galiano LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Business Meeting 
October 8, 2024 ADOPTED Page 1 of 12 
 
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
October 8, 2024 
Lions Park Society 
992 Burrill Road, Galiano Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Timothy Peterson, Chair 
 Ben Mabberley, Local Trustee 
 Lisa Gauvreau, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Kim Stockdill, Island Planner 
Phil Testemale, Planner 2 (electronic) 
William Shulba, Senior Freshwater Specialist 
 Carly Bilney, Recorder (electronic) 
  
Others Present: Penelakut Chief Chakeenakwaut Jack 
 Penelakut Councillor Ken Thomas 
Justine Starke, Manager, Service Delivery, Southern Gulf Islands, Capital 
Regional District, 
 There were approximately twenty-four (24) members of the public 
present. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations and commented on the need to 
acknowledge the truth as a precursor to reconciliation. 
 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Gauvreau’s report included the following comments: 
 
 Attended the recently held Trust Council meeting and highlighted the Islands Trust 
Accessibility Committee that aims to promote inclusive and accessible practices, and the 
endorsement by Trust Council of a plan to promote reconciliation efforts 
 Commented on the wildfire situation currently in the province and gave thanks to 
volunteer firefighters, particularly on Galiano 
 
A D O P T E D 

  
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Business Meeting 
October 8, 2024 ADOPTED Page 2 of 12 
Trustee Mabberley’s report included the following comments: 
 
 Attended a reconciliation event at the North Hall hosted by the North End Community 
Association and Michelle Crocker, and attended the Georgeson family reunion – both 
events were opportunities for people to get together and learn about history 
 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Peterson made the following comments in his report: 
 
 Representatives of the Islands Trust attended the Union of British Columbia 
Municipalities convention and met with Ministers to discuss the Islands Trust mandate, 
a rural community housing stream, and wildfire planning 
 Provided highlights of the last Islands Trust Council meeting 
5. ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTOR'S REPORT – none  
6. FIRST NATION REPORT 
Penelakut Councillor Thomas commented on his experience at the Reconciliation Day event at 
the North Galiano Community Hall. 
Penelakut Chief Jack commented on her desire to reiterate the message of what Penelakut 
Elders and Council have directed her to do. She made the following comments: 
 We want to build partnerships in Penelakut territories and assert ourselves back into 
territories where we have not been (e.g. Galiano, Salt Spring, Tent Island territories) 
 We are here to work in partnershi

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