A Human Resource Capacity Tool for First Nations

Developed by the BC Treaty Commission to assist BC First Nations with their human resource planning for life after treaty.

Treaties

Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement
is effective April 3, 2009 following ratification by the First Nation and the governments of British Columbia and Canada.

Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement
is effective April 1, 2011 following ratification by the five First Nations and the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Final Agreement
was concluded but not ratified in a vote by the First Nation members in March 2007. A second vote is to be held.

Yale First Nation Final Agreement
was concluded in February 2010, ratified by Yale members on March 12, 2011 and ratified by the BC legislature on June 2, 2011. It now must be ratified by the Government Canada.

Tla'amin Final Agreement
was initialled on October 21, 2011 but is yet to be ratified. The Tla'amin vote will take place in June 2012.

January 26, 2011

Treaty Commission Update January 2012

This issue of Update addresses the need for renewal in the BC Treaty process and highlights the treaty initialling event at Sliammon First Nation.

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November 30, 2011

Human Resource Capacity Tool Kit Launched Today
at First Nations Summit Meeting

A tool First Nations can use to assess and develop their capacity to govern under a treaty was unveiled today by the Treaty Commission at the First Nations Summit where delegates are discussing treaty negotiations.

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October 25, 2011

Commissioners Address Senate and House Committees

Treaty commissioners appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples and the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to urge federal action on treaty making in British Columbia.

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October 12, 2011

Annual Report 2011

The Treaty Commission has released it's 2011 Annual Report on the status of treaty negotiations and the state of the BC treaty process.

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September 27, 2011

Publication Celebrates Good Government

The publication tells the story of a sea walk that once divided Sliammon First Nation and the City of Powell River and then became the catalyst for an intergovernmental agreement. The agreement is intended to bring economic and social benefits to the First Nation and Powell River.

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May 20, 2011

Parliament next for Yale First Nation Treaty ratification

The Treaty Commission says quick passage of the Yale First Nation Final Agreement by Parliament would be an important signal that the Government of Canada remains committed to treaty making.

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Agreements in Principle
In-SHUCK-ch Nation Agreement in Principle was concluded in August 2007.	Yekooche First Nation Agreement in Principle was concluded in August 2005.

Publications

What's In These Treaties? A plain language guide to the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty and the Maa-nulth First Nations treaty.	Why Treaties? Legal reasons for treaty making are addressed and underscored in landmark Canadian court cases addressing aboriginal rights and title.	Developing Intergovernmental Relationships The experience of Sliammon First Nation and the City of Powell River in developing a respectful and cooperative relationship is instructive for communities seeking to be good neighbours.	Rights and Responsiblities A how-to manual for individual First Nations people who want to participate in the treaty negotiation process.	What's the Deal With Treaties This layperson's guide to treaty making, now in its fifth edition, was originally part of an educational kit for secondary schools, but is now in wide circulation.