Tla’amin Nation has formally joined the North Island 911 Corporation as a shareholder, giving the Nation a direct role in the governance of regional emergency communications and public safety services.

The partnership means Tla’amin Nation will now have a voice in how 9-1-1 and emergency dispatch services are planned and delivered across the region.

Officials say the Nation recorded more than 120 calls to 9-1-1 last year, with most related to health or medical incidents, highlighting the importance of having input into how services are designed.

The North Island 911 Corporation operates the regional system that connects residents to fire, police, and ambulance services.

The corporation works with E-Comm for primary call answering and the City of Campbell River for fire dispatch, delivering services across more than 60,000 square kilometres in the northern portion of Vancouver Island and parts of the mainland.

With Tla’amin Nation joining, the corporation now has seven shareholders, including the Comox Valley Regional District and Strathcona Regional District.

Officials say the move strengthens regional collaboration and gives Tla’amin Nation a more active role in systems that serve its members.

The Nation also took on increased jurisdiction over fire services last year as part of broader efforts to improve accountability and work more closely with regional partners.

To view the full release, visit Tla’amin Nation.