Update Spring 2015

Spring 2015 upbreaking newsdate / / Treaty Negotiations Treaty Commission responds to Province’s Unilateral Action Status Report The Treaty Commission was recently preparing for the transition of Chief Commissioners, with There are 65 First Nations, the departure of Sophie Pierre and the arrival of a new Chief Commissioner, former cabinet representing 105 Indian Act minister and MLA George Abbott. Bands out of a total of 199 Indian Act Bands in BC… While in planning and transitional meetings for this upcoming year, the BCTC learned that the Government of British Columbia suddenly decided to withdraw their support of Mr. Abbott’s appointment. BC had originally proposed Abbott’s name six months earlier, and upon agreement…

Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre retires Parties reach milestone with Te’Mexw On April 1, 2015 Chief Commissioner Agreement-in-Principle signing

Sophie Pierre completed her six-year April 9, 2015 marks an important day for the tenure with the BC Treaty Commission. southern Vancouver Island communities of Malahat, Scia’new (Beecher Bay), Snaw-naw-AS (Nanoose), Pierre was first appointed Chief Commissioner in Songhees and T’sou-ke (Sooke), and for the federal April 2009 by agreement between the three Principals, and provincial governments. The Treaty Commission the First Nations Summit, the Government of Canada congratulates the five communities that make up and the Government of British Columbia. the Te’Mexw Treaty Association, along with…

Modern Treaty Self-Governance Forum First Nations Summit elects Celeste Haldane New Commissioner brings demonstrates value of sharing treaty experiences & Francis Frank as Treaty Commissioners first-hand knowledge From March 10 to 12, the Treaty Commission hosted On February 19, 2015 the First Nations Summit The Treaty Commission is pleased a three-day Modern Treaty Self Governance Forum in elected Celeste Haldane and Francis Frank as to welcome Tom Happynook as Vancouver, with a special focus on… Commissioners to serve two-year terms… the new provincial appointed…

© BC Treaty Commission Spring 2015 upbreaking newsdate / / Treaty Commission responds to Province’s Unilateral Action As many of you know, the Treaty Commission was recently preparing for the transition of Active or completed negotiations involve 47 First Nations, representing 83 Indian Act Bands. This means that 41% Chief Commissioners, with the departure of Sophie Pierre and the arrival of a new Chief of all Indian Act Bands in BC are actively involved in Commissioner, former cabinet minister and MLA George Abbott. While in planning and treaty negotiations. transitional meetings for this upcoming year, the BCTC learned that the Government of $600 million is what the province is saying the treaty British Columbia suddenly decided to withdraw their support of Mr. Abbott’s appointment. negotiations have cost the British Columbian taxpayers, only to conclude four treaties. BC had originally proposed Abbott’s name six months Simply put, all three Principals have a legal commitment earlier, and upon agreement with the other two Principals, to the treaty negotiations process. To clarify, since May 1993, $627 million in negotiation the appointment moved forward in good faith. support funding has been allocated to 65 First Nations. By drawing focus to only a few key issues, specifically This breaks down to approximately $493 million in loans In fact, the First Nations Summit agreed to the appoint- the length of time, cost and number of treaties that First Nations will be repaying upon implementation ment during the Chiefs’ assembly in October 2014. concluded, the larger picture of what is at stake of their treaty, and $134 million in non-repayable in treaty negotiations is being ignored. contributions. This sudden unilateral decision to not appoint a Chief Commissioner is both surprising and troubling. “It also ignores the fact that Canada and BC’s own policies The federal government has contributed approximately The province has elaborated on this decision by saying and processes have been key factors in bogging down $80.4 million to treaty negotiations, and the provincial they will not be appointing a Chief Commissioner in the negotiations,” said former Chief Commissioner Sophie government has contributed $53.6 million. near future, and instead want to reevaluate the treaty Pierre in her Vancouver Sun Op-Ed. negotiations process with the other Principals. Although the Treaty Commission had hoped for an The investment in the treaty negotiations process orderly transition between Chief Commissioners, we It seems BC believes it can focus its attention on econom- continues to be trivialized with the misrepresentation will continue to operate within our mandate as the ic agreements over treaty negotiations, as if it is an either/ of the numbers. The province has said there are 50 independent facilitator for treaty negotiations. or issue. These economic agreements, which are interim First Nations currently in the treaty negotiations process, measures, were always intended to support treaty nego- out of approximately 200 in BC. This is incorrect. The Treaty Commission is fortunate to have two tiations. Many First Nations are in treaty negotiations to experienced Commissioners, Celeste Haldane and Jerry gain greater control over their economic opportunities. setting the record straight Lampert, who have agreed to take on the leadership role They are choosing treaty negotiations so self-governance for the Treaty Commission as Acting Chief Commissioner. and long-term economic sustainability become a reality There are 65 First Nations, representing 105 Indian Act Celeste Haldane will be Acting Chief Commissioner for for their citizens. Interim measures should not sidetrack Bands out of a total of 199 Indian Act Bands in BC, which April, followed by Commissioner Jerry Lampert for the or undermine the treaty negotiations process; short-term are participating in or which have completed treaties month of May. agreements do not replace long-term reconciliation. through the BC treaty negotiations process.

© BC Treaty Commission update / Spring 2015 Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre retires On April 1, 2015 Chief Commissioner parties. We have something in place that can work, but enjoyed these we need a recommitment to make sure it works, particu- past six years Sophie Pierre completed her six-year larly from the Prime Minister and the Premier of British with the Treaty tenure with the BC Treaty Commission. Columbia,” said Chief Commissioner Pierre. Commission.”

Sophie has been a First Nations leader in BC for numerous To work towards this recommitment to the treaty nego- “Thank you decades. Previous to working with the Treaty Commission, tiations process, Pierre established a consistent schedule to all of the Sophie served as the elected chief of St. Mary’s Indian of meetings with the three parties, outside of the regular Commissioners Band for 26 years and was the administrator and Nation Principals meetings. This included annual trips to Ottawa I have worked chair of the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council for 30 years. to meet with a variety of federal departments, and regu- with: Jerry lar sessions with MARR and Minister Rustad. Pierre also Lampert, Celeste Chief Commissioner strengthened communication to the Principals through Haldane, Tom Pierre held a co-chair quarterly reporting. Happynook, position with the First Francis Frank, Nations Summit, and was “It was important to bring to the attention of various Dan Smith, Dave a signatory to the historic federal departments that they have a Section 35 Haggard, Jody BC Treaty Commission responsibility to uphold the commitment that their Wilson Raybould, Agreement establishing the government has made. It was key to bring that message Robert Phillips, Treaty Commission in 1992. directly to Ottawa.” and Shana Manson,” added Pierre. “I appreciate their various perspectives and respect their dedication to Pierre was first appointed Sophie reminded them, “Treaties are between First Nations reconciliation through the treaty negotiations process.” Chief Commissioner in and the Government of Canada and the Government of April 2009 by agreement British Columbia. They are not with MARR or AANDC. “And of course, thank you to the staff of the BCTC for all between the three The whole government has a responsibility to fairly of their hard work. We have always had a small staff, in Principals, the First Nations Summit, the Government negotiate and honourably implement these treaties.” terms of numbers, but every year I am amazed by how of Canada and the Government of British Columbia. much we are able to accomplish. The quality of the 2014 chief commissioner farewells Annual Report and the Self Governance Forum in March a message of recommitment are two examples of the great work our small team can “First and foremost I would like to thank the Principals accomplish.” From the beginning, Sophie has had a clear message for having the confidence and the faith in me to do this to the Principals. job,” said Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre. “I am really Sophie entered full-time retirement in April. She is grateful for having had this opportunity, and for the looking forward to the birth of her fourth grandchild “My message has always been that we need a recommit- extension to my first term. Being Chief Commissioner in July, and to crossing some travel destinations off ment to the treaty negotiations process from all three has been challenging and rewarding, and I have so of her bucket list.

Agreement-in-Principle signing The Treaty Commission is encouraged with the release of the report by Ministerial Special Representative, Douglas R. April 9, 2015 marks an important day for the southern Eyford, on renewing the Comprehensive Land Claims Policy, Vancouver Island communities of Malahat, Scia’new A New Direction: Advancing Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. (Beecher Bay), Snaw-naw-AS (Nanoose), Songhees and T’sou-ke (Sooke), and for the federal and provincial BCTC considers Mr. Eyford’s recommendation that changes governments. The Treaty Commission congratulates be made to the Treaty Commission as very positive, and the five communities that make up the Te’Mexw Treaty looks forward to an expanded mandate to more effectively Association, along with Canada and British Columbia, facilitate progress in treaty negotiations and, where the for signing an agreement-in-principle (AIP). conclusion of treaties are unlikely, assist the parties in exploring other arrangements to advance reconciliation. “This AIP is an excellent example of the Representatives from Te’Mexw Treaty Association, Canada and British Columbia gather at the Songhees Wellness Centre to sign The report is timely given recent statements in the public real progress that is being made in the their agreement-in-principle. about the need for change to the Treaty Commission. treaty negotiations process,” said Acting “We look forward to working with the Principals so Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane, who “This is a momentous occasion, and an example of that all British Columbians and all Canadians can see a how the constitutional imperative to answer the land return on the substantial investment made by all the attended the signing ceremony in Victoria. question in BC can be accomplished through the treaty parties to the negotiations process,” said Acting Chief negotiations process,” added Acting Chief Commissioner Commissioner Celeste Haldane. The signatories were Mark Strahl (Parliamentary Secretary Celeste Haldane. to the Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Development Many of the recommendations made in Eyford’s report Canada), the Honourable John Rustad (Minister of The Te’Mexw Treaty Association now joins In-SHUCK-ch, are consistent with what the Treaty Commission has Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation), Chief Ron Sam K’ómoks, and Yekooche First Nations in Stage 5 of the BC been advocating for some time, such as the requirement (Songhees First Nation), Chief Russ Chipps (Scia’new treaty negotiations process, which is the last stage lead- for a “whole of government” commitment, with high First Nation), Chief Gordon Planes (T’Sou-ke First Nation), ing to the completion of a modern treaty. Combined they level direction and oversight. “Political will from the Chief Michael Harry (Malahat First Nation), and Chief represent nine Indian Act Bands that are negotiating highest level of leadership is needed to complete treaties. David Bob (Snaw-Naw-As First Nation). final agreements. Without it, British Columbians and Canadians will not be able to benefit from the certainty and economic benefits Te’Mexw is a multi-community First Nation with complex Three more First Nations, representing seven Indian Act that reconciliation can bring,” added Haldane. land issues. Signing this AIP demonstrates that the treaty bands, have finalized their AIPs and are in the process of negotiations process works even in the most challenging approval. They are: the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council The Treaty Commission thanks Doug Eyford for his environment. (NStQ), Kitselas and Kitsumkalum (Tsimshian First thorough work and the cooperative nature of the Nations) and Wuikinuxv. process that led to this report.

From March 10 to 12, the Treaty Commission hosted a three-day Modern Treaty Self Governance Forum in Vancouver, with a special focus on First Nations overlapping and shared territories on the third day.

The forum was designed specifically for First Nations in advanced stages of treaty negotiations, and brought together approximately 80 delegates, representing 32 First Nations from across BC.

The Treaty Commission worked with forum facilitator Angela Wesley, from Huu-ay-aht First Nation, and over 30 presenters to make it a valuable and informative gathering.

Each presenter shared their Nation’s treaty successes, implementation challenges and lessons learned. Delegates heard experiences from a variety of First Commissioner Jerry Lampert (far left) moderated the Chief Commissioner Panel on day three, featuring Sophie Pierre, Nations, including those currently implementing mod- Steven Point and Miles Richardson. ern treaties in BC, Nisga’a, Tsawwassen and Maa-nulth First Nations. Special guests from the Cree-Naskapi All presentations and breakout groups discussed key development, building strong relationships with Commission in Quebec spoke about their decades of topics and challenges related to modern treaty self- stakeholders, developing plans to implement self- experience. There were also presenters from Tla’amin governance, including law making and enforcement, governance, policy capacity development, and First Nation, which is working towards an effective getting ready for effective date, capacity and economic measuring progress and success. date in April 2016. Continued on page 6

upmodern treaty self-governancedate forum… Continued from page 5 / Overlapping and shared territory insights

The day ended with a panel presentation featuring three former Chief Commissioners, Miles Richardson, Steven Point and Sophie Pierre. Each shared their insights on overlapping and shared territories, ideas for moving forward, and answered questions from delegates.

Former Chief Commissioner Miles Richardson and forum Gerald Wesley, chief negotiator for the Tsimshian First Nations facilitator Angela Wesley. Treaty Society.

On the third day of the forum the Treaty Commission con- The Treaty Commission would like to thank Angela Wesley, tinued the work from the 2013/14 Annual Report by focus- all forum presenters, the delegates, the volunteers from ing the discussions on implementing recommendation 8, the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program and the Fraser First Nations overlapping and shared territory negotiations. Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and AANDC for Commissioner Jerry Lampert. helping to make this forum a success. The day opened with a presentation from the three local First Nations, Musqueam, The Modern Treaty Self Governance Forum not only Cree-Naskapi Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, connected delegates to presenters who have invaluable Commissioners. on their recent protocol agree- experiences, but it also connected them to one another. ment. Tla’amin and Homalco It was a venue for sharing knowledge and drawing spoke about their shared ter- strength from each other’s experiences. ritory agreement, and Nisga’a and Tsimshian presented on A forum report and best practices guide will be created their memorandum of from the information shared at the gathering. understanding from 1996, Former Chief Commissioner which continues today. Steven Point.

© BC Treaty Commission update / Spring 2015 BCTC at the First Nation Summit Meeting First Nations Summit elects On February 18 staff and Commissioners from the Treaty Commission attended Celeste Haldane and Francis Frank the First Nations Summit meeting at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre.

In the first morning of the three-day meeting, Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre as Treaty Commissioners presented the BCTC report to the Summit. This was Pierre’s final address to the On February 19, 2015 the First Nations Hall Law School, York University. She is a Summit before her term ended on April 1. Summit elected Celeste Haldane and Francis practicing lawyer and was called to the Frank as Commissioners to serve two-year British Columbia Bar in 2005. Haldane was In Pierre’s report she highlighted her specific focus, from the beginning of her terms with the BC Treaty Commission. first elected by the First Nations Summit as appointment in 2009, on the need for recommitment to the treaty negotiations a Commissioner in 2011. process by all three Principals. “The Treaty Commission is pleased to welcome back Commissioner Haldane Francis Frank is “We must all remember the importance of our commitments to this process. and welcome new Commissioner Francis from Tla-o-qui-aht It is a commitment to reconciliation. For First Nations it is a commitment to our Frank. With their extensive experience and First Nations on lands, our traditional territories and our next generations. For Canada and BC, understanding of the treaty process, I am the west coast of it is a legal and constitutional commitment,” Pierre said to the Summit. confident both Celeste and Francis will Vancouver Island. provide great leadership moving forward,” He served his There were many heartfelt thank yous and well wishes to both Chief Commissioner stated Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre. Nation as Chief Pierre and Commissioner Dave Haggard, who stepped down from his provincial Councillor for appointment on February 27. This will be the third two-year term for fourteen years, photo courtesy of ha-shilth-sa Commissioner Haldane, and the first for and was Chief Both Pierre and Haggard were praised for their uniquely forthright approach to Commissioner Frank. Negotiator for ten. Frank negotiated the the treaty negotiations process, and to bringing important issues to the forefront. first ever Incremental Treaty Agreement in Kathryn Teneese from Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council said that the Commission Celeste Haldane is BC, securing land and finances for his Nation. was noticeably outspoken during Pierre’s leadership, exemplifying their role as a member of the Frank began his position on March 16, 2015. Keeper of the Process and helping the Principals continue to believe in the made- Sparrow family in-BC treaty negotiations process. from Musqueam The Treaty Commission comprises five and is Tsimshian Commissioners: two elected by the First The First Nations Summit through Nations Summit, and one each appointed by Task Group presented Chief Metlakatla. the federal and provincial governments. The Commissioner Pierre with a She attended the Chief Commissioner is chosen by agreement beautiful Pendleton blanket, University of of the three Principals. Commissioners and was told there was always British Columbia Haldane and Frank will work with the federal a standing invitation to join for her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and appointee, Commissioner Jerry Lampert, them at the table. her Bachelor of Laws. Haldane holds a Master and newly appointed provincial appointee, of Laws in Constitutional Law from Osgoode Commissioner Tom Happynook.

© BC Treaty Commission update / Spring 2015 New Commissioner brings first-hand treaty BCTC welcomes negotiations and implementation knowledge Odette Wilson as new Communications The Treaty Commission is pleased to welcome Tom Happynook as the new provincial appointed Commissioner as of February 27, 2015. Advisor The Treaty Commission Tom is the Head whaling peoples around the world. He has also served as is pleased to announce Hereditary Whaling chairman of the Uu-a-thluk (Nuu-chah-nulth Council of that Odette Wilson has Chief of the Huu-ay-aht Ha’wiih), president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, joined the staff as the new First Nations, located chairman of the Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Development on the west coast of Corporation, and co-chair of the West Coast Aquatic Communications Advisor. Vancouver Island. Huu- Management Board. ay-aht is one of the Odette has a Bachelor of Arts five communities that The cultural revival of the Huu-ay-aht in Sociology and Indigenous make up the Maa-nulth Studies from the University of Victoria (2012). Last year First Nations, who have First Nation has been an important piece she completed the provincial government’s Aboriginal been implementing of Tom’s work, which arose from the Youth Internship Program, where she worked as a their modern-day forest and fisheries restoration efforts communicator for the Ministry of Community, Sport comprehensive treaty and Cultural Development and the First Nations since April 1, 2011. of the Sarita River. He has presented Health Authority. She is Coast Salish from Musqueam, on Huu-ay-aht/Nuu-chah-nulth culture Kwakwaka’wakw from Mamalilikulla, and Irish. Commissioner Happynook played a large role in the and traditional ecological knowledge negotiations and implementation of Huu-ay-aht’s treaty. Odette has been with the Treaty Commission since He was elevated to chief treaty negotiator with the at universities around the world. February and is excited to be working for an organization mandate to bring the Huu-ay-aht final agreement to This knowledge has been passed that is doing important work with First Nations in BC. She conclusion in July 2007. He then took on the role of treaty down through his family for enjoys writing and social media, so we can expect regular implementation team leader from June 2009 to March posts on the BCTC blog, as well as a more active presence 2011 to ensure the Nation had a smooth transition to countless generations. on Facebook and Instagram. self-governance. Tom was a firefighter for 16 years, retiring in 1998 as a follow us on facebook Tom was the founding chairman of the World Council of Deputy Platoon Chief (Captain). He is married to Kathy www.facebook.com/bctreaty Whalers, an international non-governmental organization Happynook, and together they have three children and that provided a collective voice for Indigenous and coastal four grandchildren. watch us on youtube www.youtube.com/user/BCTreatyInformation

© BC Treaty Commission Spring 2015 upCommissioner Davedate Haggard Commissioner / Dan Smith Congratulations Deputy retires from BCTC completes term with BCTC Minister Steve Munro After seven accomplished years, On March 13, 2015 Commissioner On February 20, 2015 Steve Munro, Dave Haggard has stepped down Dan Smith completed his term Deputy Minister (DM) of the from his position as the provincial with the BCTC. The First Nations Ministry of Aboriginal Relations appointed Commissioner with the Summit delegates elected him in and Reconciliation (MARR), retired Treaty Commission. September 2013. from the provincial government.

The Government of British Columbia Dan is a member of the Wei Wai DM Munro began working first appointed Haggard in February Kum of the Laich-Kwil-Tach First within the Government of British 2008. He brought with him extensive Nation. He has an extensive history Columbia in 1989. He started in experience facilitating negotiations with industry, labour, of working with First Nations, Aboriginal organizations, the Ministry of Finance, and in 1995 he joined the Ministry government and First Nations, and direct experience and the federal government. of Aboriginal Affairs (now MARR) as a negotiator. working with a number of Vancouver Island First Nations, including Maa-nulth. In 1996 Dave was elected as national Before beginning work with the BCTC, Dan was on the As the provincial co-chair of the Federal-Provincial president of the Industrial, Wood and Allied Workers of First Nations Summit Task Group from 2008 to 2013. He Cost-Sharing Senior Officials Committee, Steve Canada, and has served as vice president of the Canadian has also served as the chief negotiator for the Hamatla played a key role in the successful negotiation of Labour Congress and the BC Federation of Labour. Treaty Society, vice president of the Native Council of numerous memoranda of understanding, cost-sharing Canada, president of the United Native Nations, and arrangements and tripartite fiscal agreements. Haggard’s labour experience was particularly valuable member of the BC Human Rights Commission. to the Treaty Commission’s expanded role of supporting In July 2008, Munro became Acting Assistant Deputy First Nations in resolving overlapping and shared territory Recently Dan was chair of the Vancouver Island Economic Minister of the Negotiations Division of MARR, and a disputes. Haggard also led the Treaty Commission in Alliance Board, of which he was a long-serving member. year later he was appointed full-time to the position. developing a Human Resource Capacity Tool, which is He is still involved in their work, and is especially interested In October 2010, Steve was appointed Deputy Minister a practical, efficient resource to support First Nations in in reaching out to the First Nations on Vancouver Island. of MARR, a position he held until his retirement. preparing their members for self-government under a modern treaty. During his long career, Dan held senior positions within The Treaty Commission enjoyed a strong working the Government of Canada including the Department relationship with Munro, who is a long-time supporter of “With the departure of Dave, the Commission is losing an of Fisheries and Oceans, Indian and Northern Affairs the treaty negotiations process in BC. BCTC congratulates extremely knowledgeable and personable Commissioner. Canada, Heritage Canada, and Canada Employment Steve on his retirement, and thanks him for his dedication I have enjoyed working with him for the past six years, and Immigration. to reconciliation. and he will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best,” said Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre. Now that Commissioner Smith is retired, he looks forward The Treaty Commission looks forward to establishing to continuing to support treaty negotiations and the a similar relationship with the new Deputy Minister of Haggard is from Simpcw First Nation (Chu Chua) through economic initiatives of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal MARR, Doug Caul. his grandmother, a Nation located along the North businesses, including working with the Wuikinuxv Thompson River in Scecwepmec Territory. Economic Development Corporation.

updateThere are 65 First Nations,/ representing 105 Indian Act Bands out of a total of 199 Indian Act Bands in BC, which are participating in or have completed treaties through the BC treaty negotiations process. Active or completed negotiations Status Report involve 47 First Nations, representing 83 Indian Act Bands, totalling 41% of all Indian Act Bands in BC. first nations in active negotiations (22) Hwlitsum First Nation first nations implementing treaty agreements (6) Acho Dene Koe First Nation Kwakiutl Nation Maa-nulth First Nations [Huu-ay-aht, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’, Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams Liard First Nation Toquaht, Uchucklesaht, Ucluelet] Council of the Haida Nation McLeod Lake Indian Band Tsawwassen First Nation Da’naxda’xw/Awaetlala Nation Musqueam Nation Esk’etemc First Nation Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Quatsino First Nation first nations with completed final agreements (3) Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs Ross River Dena Council Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Haisla Nation Sechelt Indian Band Tla’amin Nation [effective date April 2016] Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group Squamish Nation Yale First Nation [effective date April 2016] Kaska Dena Council Teslin Tlingit Council Klahoose First Nation first nations in final agreement negotiations Westbank First Nation Laich-Kwil-Tach Council of Chiefs or completed agreement in principle (6) Lake Babine Nation In-SHUCK-ch Nation Snuneymuxw First Nation K’omoks First Nation Stó:lo Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association Te’mexw Treaty Association [Malahat, Scia’new (Beecher Bay), Taku River Tlingit First Nation Snaw-naw-AS (Nanoose), Songhees and T’sou-ke (Sooke)] Tlatlasikwala Nation about the bc treaty commission Tsimshian First Nations [Kitselas and Kitsumkalum] Tlowitsis First Nation The Treaty Commission is the independent body responsible Wuikinuxv Nation Tsay Keh Dene Band for overseeing treaty negotiations among the governments Yekooche First Nation Tsimshian First Nations [Gitga’at, Kitasoo/XaiXais] of Canada, BC and First Nations in BC. It has three roles: Tsleil-Waututh Nation facilitation, funding First Nations, and province-wide public first nations in advanced information and education. agreement-in-principle negotiations (10) Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs contact us at Gwa’Sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation t 604 482 9200 f 604 482 9222 toll free 1 800 665 8330 first nations not currently negotiating 700 – 1111 Melville St Vancouver BC Canada v6e 3v6 Homalco Indian Band a treaty (18) [email protected] www.bctreaty.ca Katzie Indian Band Carcross/Tagish First Nation Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council follow us on facebook Carrier Sekani Tribal Council ’Namgis Nation www.facebook.com/bctreaty Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Nazko First Nation Cheslatta Carrier Nation Northern Shuswap Tribal Council watch us on youtube Heiltsuk Nation Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations www.youtube.com/user/BCTreatyInformation Hupacasath First Nation Tsimshian First Nations [Metlakatla]