The area will be called QEN'T Marine Protected Area. WATCH | Tsawout leaders say protected area will preserve traditions: First Nation declares marine protected area off Vancouver Island Duration 2:14 The Tsawout First Nation says it's taking over jurisdiction of 155 square kilometres of its traditional waters, to protect the environment — and its source of food. Tsawout First Nation's map of its newly-declared Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IAPC), known as the QEN'T Marine Protected area. (Tsawout First Nation/submitted) Compare this map to the Tsawout's, to see where the QEN'T Marine Protected Area lies. The beach is part of the Tsawout First Nation's newly declared marine protected area.

Source: Daily Nation June 22, 2023 19:29 UTC