The Treaty Commission acknowledges the federal government for eliminating outstanding treaty negotiations loans in Budget 2019. “The Treaty Commission has long advocated for the elimination of loans in treaty negotiations. It is encouraging to see this issue finally being addressed and demonstrates real progress towards reconciliation,” said Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane. The Treaty Commission looks … Read more
The Treaty Commission welcomed the Government of Canada’s unqualified full support of of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the 15th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. “We intend nothing less than to adopt and implement the Declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution,” said Indigenous … Read more
The Tla’amin Final Agreement takes effect, becoming the eighth constitutionally protected modern treaty to be implemented in BC. The Treaty Commission congratulates the Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation, Canada, and British Columbia on reaching this historic day. Tla’amin joins Tsawwassen First Nation, the five Maa-nulth First Nations, and the Nisga’a Nation in implementation of a modern … Read more
The Treaty Commission released its 2014 annual report, Recommendation 8: First Nations resolve issues related to overlapping traditional territories among themselves. The Treaty Commission draws on the experiences of current and past Chief Commissioners, former Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Miles Richardson, as well as mediation experts including Vince Ready, and respected legal counsel Marvin … Read more
The Treaty Commission welcomes the recent commitment by the Government of Canada to change federal mandates that have been obstacles to concluding treaties in British Columbia. “Recognition by Canada that some of its mandates have created key impediments to concluding treaties is a good first step in advancing reconciliation with First Nations in B.C.” said … Read more
For the first time in Canada’s history Aboriginal title has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada. The commission said, “The Tsilhqot’in Nation decision provides a stronger foundation for reconciliation by making the resolution of the land question in BC a Constitutional and legal obligation. In our view modern treaties are the best expression of … Read more
On Saturday, March 15 marked a historic day for the Tla’amin Nation as they hosted a powerful Final Agreement signing ceremony. The Tla’amin Final Agreement is the culmination of 20 years of hard work and negotiations and signals a new era of independence for the Tla’amin people. The BC Treaty Commission was among those present … Read more
The Tla'amin people have voted to accept a treaty agreement that provides self government, 70 kilometers of ocean front land near Powell River, resource revenue sharing and cash. Chief commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission Sophie Pierre said this is truly a great day for the Tla'amin people who have voted to step out from … Read more
The British Columbia Treaty Commission strongly supports the decision by Sliammon First Nation to proceed with the treaty ratification vote by its members. Chief commissioner Sophie Pierre said a small group of people should not be allowed to take away the right of the Sliammon people to make their own decision about their treaty at … Read more
Tla'amin members prevented from casting a treaty vote should be able to exercise their democratic right to vote according to the treaty commission. Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre said the small number of Tla'amin members who blocked the doors to the polling station in Sliammon village near Powell River have trampled on the rights of the … Read more
