I don't know, there was at least two or three hundred people there,' Campbell told CBC reporter Steve Lus on Tuesday morning. 'That's the most people I've ever seen at a community gathering, ever. He said the ratification vote showed band members overwhelmingly support the package.
It's a historic day for the Musqueam First Nation, Chief Ernie Campbell said the morning after Monday night's 98 per cent vote by band members in favour of a deal with the province that resolves the future of the UBC golf course and the River Rock Casino.Ĭampbell estimated the reconciliation, settlement and benefits agreement is worth more than $230 million in land value, plus $20 million in cash for the 1,200 band members.
