Six-Stage Treaty Process: Appendixes

Appendix A: Sample Statement of Intent (Stage 1)

1. Section Menu:

   What is the First Nation called?

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2. How is the governing body organized and established for the purposes of treaty negotiations by the aboriginal people it represents ("the constituents")?

   Note: The constituents are all the members of the First Nation, on and off reserve or wherever they reside.

   1. traditional government
   2. band
   3. tribal council
   4. combination of the above

3. How did the governing body get its mandate from its constituents to enter into the treaty process and to conduct treaty negotiations with Canada and British Columbia?

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   (Provide documentation)

4. Who are the aboriginal people represented in the Statement of Intent?

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5. How many aboriginal people are represented in the Statement of Intent?

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   1. total number of members living on reserve
   2. number of adult members living on reserve
   3. total number of known members living off reserve
   4. number of known adult members living off reserve

6. Is there any other First Nation that claims to represent the aboriginal people described in 4 and 5 above? If so, please list:

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7. What is the First Nation's traditional territory in British Columbia?

   Attach a map showing the traditional territory. The suggested map size is 1:250,000.

   Please identify any First Nations with whom the First Nation may have overlapping or shared territory.

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8. Contact Person for formal communications:
   1. Title:
   2. Address:
   3. Telephone:
   4. Fax:

9. Submitted by (please print):

   Title:
   Date: