Public Information and EducationAs 'the independent voice of treaty making in British Columbia', the Treaty Commission is uniquely positioned to analyze and demystify complex treaty issues. The governments of Canada and BC also share responsibility for public information. As well, the three parties in each set of negotiationsCanada, BC and First Nationsprovide specific information on their negotiations. The Treaty Commission's website, first launched
in June 1997, has grown rapidly-both in the number of pages
it hosts (approximately 900) and the number of visitors per
month. The site averages approximately 15,000 unique site
visits per month. The Treaty Commission worked with accomplished aboriginal author Diane Silvey and Pacific Edge Publishing to expand the Social Studies 4 Teachers Guide, From Time Immemorial: the First People of the Pacific Northwest Coast to include lesson plans and background information on treaty making and self government. In October 2002, one copy of the guide was provided to every elementary school in the province Additional copies of the Teacher's Guide
may be purchased from
Featured in the video are five talking circles among Ktunaxa women in Cranbrook, Gitxsan women in Hazelton, Kaska women in Watson Lake, Yukon, Tsleil-Waututh women in North Vancouver and aboriginal women living in the Lower Mainland. The video is designed to reflect the many common concerns and challenges aboriginal women share, and the many different journeys each womanand each nationhave taken in their pursuit of a better future. Click here>> to access an online clip. The Treaty Commission will be promoting talking circles among aboriginal women as a means to engage more women in the treaty process, using the video as a catalyst for the discussions. Partners in the project are Status of Women
Canada and the BC Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's
Services. Please see p. 50 of the 2004 Annual Report for a more detailed overview of the Talking Circles Project. |
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