METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INDIGENOUS RELATIONS COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, July 08, 2021 1:00 PM 28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby,

A G E N D A1

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Indigenous Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 May 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes pp. 3 That the Indigenous Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 6, 2021 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities pp. 7 That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 25, 2021, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities.”

5.2 Local Government Responses to the Discovery of an Unmarked Burial Site Near pp. 14 Kamloops Indian Residential School That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 25, 2021, titled “Local Government Responses to the Discovery of an Unmarked Burial Site near Kamloops Indian Residential School.”

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.

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5.3 Manager’s Report pp. 22 That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 28, 2021, titled “Manager’s Report.”

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Correspondence re: Restructuring of the FV Regional Indigenous Relations pp. 26 Committee dated May 6, 2021 from Jason Lum, Chair, Regional District, to Sav Dhaliwal, Chair, Metro Vancouver Regional District.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below.

That the Indigenous Relations Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (m) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.”

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Indigenous Relations Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of July 8, 2021.

Membership: Booth, Mary-Ann (C) - West Vancouver Hocking, David - Bowen Island Non-Voting Members: Baird, Ken (VC) - Kanakos, Jeannie - Delta Stobbart, Al - Fraser Valley Regional District Annis, Linda - City of Surrey McLaughlin, Ron - Lions Bay Rainbow, Tony - Squamish-Lillooet Regional Boyle, Christine - Vancouver Meadus, Chelsa - Maple Ridge District Ferguson, Steve - Langley Township Zarrillo, Bonita - Coquitlam Andreas Tize - Sunshine Coast Regional Hanson, Jim - North Vancouver District District

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Indigenous Relations Committee held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in the 28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Mary-Ann Booth, West Vancouver Councillor Linda Annis*, Surrey Councillor Steve Ferguson, Langley Township Councillor David Hocking*, Bowen Island Councillor Jeannie Kanakos*, Delta Mayor Ron McLaughlin*, Lions Bay Councillor Chelsa Meadus*, Maple Ridge (arrived at 1:01 p.m.) Councillor Bonita Zarrillo*, Coquitlam

MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Chief Ken Baird, Tsawwassen Councillor Christine Boyle, Vancouver Councillor Jim Hanson, North Vancouver District

OTHERS PRESENT: Director Tony Rainbow, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District† (arrived at 1:03 p.m.)

STAFF PRESENT: Jessica Beverley, Corporate Solicitor/General Manager, Legal Services and Indigenous Relations Amelia White, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 May 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021 as circulated. CARRIED

*denotes electronic meeting participation as authorized by Section 3.6.2 of the Procedure Bylaw † Non-voting members from Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts do not constitute quorum.

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2.1 February 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 4, 2021 as circulated. CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS No items presented.

1:01 p.m. Councillor Meadus arrived at the meeting.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Celeste Haldane, Chief Commissioner, BC Treaty Commission Celeste Haldane spoke to members regarding the BC Treaty Commission’s 2020 Annual Report, highlighting 2020 Treaty updates, rights recognition, international mechanisms and Treaty negotiations, youth engagement, effectiveness review, Nisga’a Treaty’s 20th Anniversary, Tsawwassen Treaty implementation update and steps to reconciliation for Local and Regional Governments.

1:03 p.m. Director Rainbow arrived at the meeting.

Presentation material titled “BC Treaty Commission Work & Updates” is retained with the May 6, 2021 Indigenous Relations Committee agenda.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Revised 2021 Indigenous Relations Committee Priorities and Work Plan Report dated April 21, 2021, from Jessica Beverley, Corporate Solicitor/General Manager, Legal Services and Indigenous Relations, providing the Indigenous Relations Committee with the revised updated priorities and work plan for the year 2021 following comments received from committee members at the February 4, 2021 meeting and deferral of consideration of the 2021 Indigenous Relations Committee Priorities and Work Plan to its meeting on May 6, 2021.

Members were shown a video on the , which is not retained with the agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee endorse the work plan as presented in the report dated April 21, 2021, titled “Revised 2021 Indigenous Relations Committee Priorities and Work Plan.” CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Indigenous Relations Committee held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 2 of 4 4 of 27 5.2 Indigenous Relations Program Activities Report dated April 21, 2021, from Erin Hogg, Senior Policy Analyst, Indigenous Relations, responding to the Indigenous Relations Committee’s request for information about the trends and types of issues that Indigenous Relations staff address.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated April 21, 2021, titled “Indigenous Relations Program Activities.” CARRIED

5.3 Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities Report dated April 21, 2021, from Marino Piombini, Program Manager, Indigenous Relations, providing the Indigenous Relations Committee with a quarterly report and update on reconciliation activities.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated April 21, 2021, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities.” CARRIED

5.4 Manager’s Report Report dated April 21, 2021, from Jessica Beverley, Corporate Solicitor/General Manager, Legal Services and Indigenous Relations, providing an update on the following: • Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief and Council Election postponed; • Métis Nation British Columbia and Self-Government declaration; • Metro Vancouver Board’s Strategic Planning Session on Reconciliation; • Status of Bill C-15: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act; and • “Tsleil-Waututh 101” Lunch and Learn Session.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated April 21, 2021, titled “Manager’s Report.” CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Correspondence re: formalized policy that a member should always be appointed to the West Vancouver Police Department Board, dated March 24, 2021, from Mary-Ann Booth, Mayor, District of West Vancouver to the Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Indigenous Relations Committee held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 Page 3 of 4 5 of 27 7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2021 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (m) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.” CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Indigenous Relations Committee adjourn its regular meeting of May 6, 2021. CARRIED (Time: 2:15 p.m.)

______Amelia White, Mary-Ann Booth, Chair Legislative Services Coordinator

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To: Indigenous Relations Committee

From: Marino Piombini, Program Manager, Indigenous Relations, Legal Services and Indigenous Relations

Date: June 25, 2021 Meeting Date: July 8, 2021

Subject: Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities

RECOMMENDATION That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 25, 2021, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities.”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides a summary of reconciliation events and activities undertaken by Metro Vancouver over the past several months as well as information on upcoming events and activities over the next few months.

PURPOSE To provide the committee with a quarterly report and update on reconciliation activities.

BACKGROUND This quarterly report on regional and local reconciliation activities and opportunities is part of the Indigenous Relations Committee’s annual work plan. This information report is intended to identify opportunities for Committee and MVRD Board members to learn about, and engage in, reconciliation activities in the region, and includes:

• Reconciliation events and activities that have been undertaken by Metro Vancouver over the past four months (Attachment 1), and

• Upcoming opportunities over the next few months for engaging in such activities (Attachment 2).

The charts in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 are based on the four objectives established by the Metro Vancouver Board in October 2015 in its review of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action:

• Liaising with the TRC and Reconciliation Canada • Raising Awareness of Indian Residential Schools • Providing Cultural Competency Training, and • Strengthening Relationships with First Nations.

ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The various Metro Vancouver activities identified in 2021 have been included in the Indigenous Relations budget. There are no additional financial implications with respect to the items identified in this information report.

CONCLUSION This report provides a quarterly update on reconciliation activities involving Metro Vancouver and local governments as per the Committee’s recommendations and for members’ information.

Attachments 1. Reconciliation Activities Undertaken: April 2021 to June 2021 2. Some Upcoming Reconciliation Activities: July 2021 to September 2021

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Reconciliation Activities Undertaken: April 2021 to June 2021

Objectives Activity / Date Notes Raising Meeting of the Community of Practice Metro Vancouver staff took part in a Awareness on Indigenous Relations meeting of the Community of Practice on Indigenous Relations to discuss the April 12, 2021 on Microsoft Teams group’s membership and draft terms of reference as well as opportunities to collaborate on emerging topics, such as land acknowledgements, capacity funding, and cumulative effects. This meeting was hosted by Translink staff. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Seyem meeting Metro Vancouver staff from Indigenous Relationships Relations and Regional Economic with First April 13, 2021 on Zoom Prosperity Partnership met with the CEO Nations of Seyem (’s business arm) to discuss possible future business development opportunities for Kwantlen and other First Nation communities and urban Indigenous peoples. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-St’át'imc Nation Metro Vancouver staff from Indigenous Relationships staff to staff meeting Relations and Air Quality had a meeting with First with St’át'imc Nation to discuss the Nations April 13, 2021 on Zoom environmental impacts of the Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation potential expansion. Strengthening Meeting with Indigenous artist for Metro Vancouver staff from Indigenous Relationships interpretive elements on Metro Relations, Community Engagement, and with First Vancouver project Water Services had a meeting with an Nations artist from Kwantlen First Nation to April 20, 2021 on Zoom discuss interpretive elements for an upcoming Metro Vancouver project. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Katzie First Nation- Metro Vancouver, Katzie First Nation, Relationships Province of BC staff meeting and Provincial staff had a meeting to with First discuss the operation of the Pitt- Nations April 30, 2021 on Zoom Addington Wildlife Management Area.

46171850 9 of 27 Objectives Activity / Date Notes Providing Training Course for Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations staff facilitated a Cultural staff: “Chance Find Management45- minute training session on Metro Competency Procedure” Vancouver’s Chance Find Management Training Procedure for archaeological resources May 4, 2021 on Zoom to 17 staff from Liquid Waste Services. The training covers the rationale for chance find management andhow to use the procedure for projects. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Katzie First Nation Metro Vancouver and Katzie First Nation Relationships staff to staff meeting staff had a meeting to discuss ongoing with First projects at the Northwest Langley Nations May 6, 2021 on Zoom Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Musqueam Indian Metro Vancouver, Musqueam Indian Relationships Band-First Nations Fisheries Council of Band, and the First Nations Fisheries with First BC staff meeting Council of BC had a meeting to discuss Nations the ecological management of the May 7, 2021 on Zoom Fraser River, Burrard Inlet, and Boundary Bay Estuaries. Providing Training Session on “Cumulative Indigenous Relations staff was involved Cultural Effects” in the planning of, and took part in, a Competency two-part Cumulative Effects workshop Training May 11 and 14, 2021 on Zoom for Metro Vancouver technical staff to learn more about how changes to environmental, social and economic values caused by the combined effects of past, present and otential p future human activities and natural processes can be applied to Metro Vancouver’s future work and projects involving Indigenous Nations. Providing Training Course for Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations staff facilitated a Cultural staff: “Chance Find Management45- minute training session on Metro Competency Procedure” Vancouver’s Chance Find Management Training Procedure for archaeological resources May 12, 2021 on Zoom to 8 staff from Solid Waste Services. Providing Training Course for Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations staff facilitated a Cultural staff: “Chance Find Management45- minute training session on Metro Competency Procedure” Vancouver’s Chance Find Management Training Procedure for archaeological resources May 12, 2021 on Zoom to 8 staff from the Housing Maintenance and Capital Projects Division of the Regional Planning and Housing Services Department.

46171850 10 of 27 Objectives Activity / Date Notes Providing Training Course for Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver staff received a Cultural staff: “Canada’s History through antraining session from Raven Institute. Competency Indigenous Lens” facilitated by Raven This training session examines impacts Training Institute and legacy of Indian residential schools in Canada. May 18, 2021 on Zoom Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Semiahmoo First Metro Vancouver and Semiahmoo First Relationships Nation meeting Nation had a meeting to discuss the with First ecological management of the Boundary Nations May 19, 2021 on Zoom Bay Estuary. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Kwikwetlem First Metro Vancouver and Kwikwetlem First Relationships Nation Quarterly Project ReviewNation staff had a meeting to provide with First Meeting information and answer questions Nations about upcoming Metro Vancouver May 26, 2021 on Zoom projects in Kwikwetlem territory. Providing Training Session on “Indigenous Indigenous Relations staff facilitated a Cultural Relations and First Nations” three-hour training session on building Competency relations with First Nations for Training May 28, 2021 on Zoom approximately 30 staff members in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks division in the Parks and Environment department. The session covers milestones in Canadian history, policies and legislation, treaty negotiations, local First Nations, Metro Vancouver’s policies and working effectively with Indigenous peoples. Providing Workshop on Reconciliation for the Metro Vancouver’s CAO and Indigenous Cultural Regional Administrators Advisory Relations staff hosted a special three- Competency Committee (RAAC) hour workshop on the topic of Training reconciliation to city managers in the June 3, 2021 on Zoom region. The workshop featured presentations from Indigenous Relations staff, an external legal advisor, senior staff from the Capital Regional District in Victoria, and consultants for Metro Vancouver. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Kwikwetlem First Metro Vancouver hosted a meeting for Relationships Nation Meeting on Metro Vancouver’s to provide with First Regional Parks Plan information and answer questions Nations about Metro Vancouver’s Regional June 8, 2021 on Zoom Parks Plan and to discuss the First Nation’s interest and involvement in the planning process.

46171850 11 of 27 Objectives Activity / Date Notes Providing Training Session on “Indigenous Indigenous Relations staff facilitated a Cultural Relations and First Nations” three-hour training session on building Competency relations with Indigenous Nations to 25 Training June 11, 2021 on Zoom Metro Vancouver staff members. Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Kwikwetlem First Metro Vancouver’s CAO, senior Relationships Nation Leadership Meeting managers and staff had a meeting with with First Kwikwetlem First Nation elected Nations June 14, 2021 on Zoom officials and staff to discuss issues of mutual interest, including the Coquitlam Watershed. Raising National Indigenous Peoples Day Indigenous Relations coordinated a Awareness event for Metro Vancouver staff lunch and learn session Metro for Vancouver staff with guest presenter June 21, 2021 on Zoom Chief Harley Chappelland Councillor Joanne Charles of Semiahmoo First Nation for a “Semiahmoo 101” session and to screena recently completed video on Semiahmoo First Nationby Metro Vancouver’s -Media Multi Division within the External Relations Department. There were 225 participants on the Zoom call. Raising Municipal Technical Advisory As part of a regular meeting of the Awareness Committee (MTAC) on Indigenous Municipal Technical Advisory Relations Committee (MTAC) on Indigenous Relations, Metro Vancouverhosted a June 23, 2021 on Zoom special one-hour workshop on “Territorial Acknowledgements” for municipal and regional district staff facilitated by Michelle Nahanee, a Squamish Nation member and founder of Nahanee Creative. There were over 50 participants on the Zoom call.

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Some Upcoming Reconciliation Activities: July 2021 to September 2021

Objectives Activity / Date Notes Strengthening Metro Vancouver-Kwikwetlem First Metro Vancouver will host a meeting for Relationships Nation Quarterly Project Review Kwikwetlem First Nation staff for the with First Meeting purposes of providing information and Nations answering questions about upcoming July 6, 2021 on Zoom Metro Vancouver projects within Kwikwetlem’s territory. Raising Municipal Technical Advisory As part of a regular MTAC meeting, Awareness Committee (MTAC) on Indigenous Metro Vancouver staff have invited Relations provincial staff to discuss the implementation of the Declaration on September 22, 2021 on Zoom the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Raising Orange Shirt Day event for Metro On a day close to the end of September Awareness Vancouver staff 2021, Indigenous Relations will coordinate an event for Metro September 2021 on Zoom Vancouver staff, such as a lunch and learn session, on a topic related to Orange Shirt Day and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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To: Indigenous Relations Committee

From: Marino Piombini, Program Manager, Indigenous Relations, Legal Services & Indigenous Relations

Date: June 25, 2021 Meeting Date: July 8, 2021

Subject: Local Government Responses to the Discovery of an Unmarked Burial Site Near Kamloops Indian Residential School

RECOMMENDATION That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 25, 2021, titled “Local Government Responses to the Discovery of an Unmarked Burial Site Near Kamloops Indian Residential School.”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This information report, prepared at the request of the Chair of the Indigenous Relations Committee, provides examples of local government responses to the discovery of an unmarked burial site near Kamloops Indian Residential School as well as examples of actions undertaken by Metro Vancouver to date, and a message from the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) on suggestions for supporting the First Nation in its investigation. This report also includes an attachment with additional sources of information on key related topics such as the Indian Act, Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

PURPOSE To provide the Indigenous Relations Committee with an update on local government responses to the discovery of an unmarked burial site near Kamloops Indian Residential School.

BACKGROUND This report has been prepared at the request of the Chair of the Indigenous Relations Committee and relates to the various local government responses to the May 27, 2021 finding of the unmarked burial site of 215 children near the Kamloops Indian Residential School. On June 24, 2021, it was announced by the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan that 751 unmarked burial sites had been located. This report focusses on the findings in Kamloops.

In the recently updated 2019-2022 Board Strategic Plan, Metro Vancouver Board renewed its commitment “to strengthen relationships with First Nations by exploring new pathways to reconciliation…”

Discovery of an Unmarked Burial Site Near Kamloops Indian Residential School On May 27, 2021, Chief Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation (Kamloops Indian Band), along with the help of a ground-penetrating radar specialist, confirmed the presence of

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the remains of the 215 children at an unmarked burial site in a former residential school in Kamloops. Many of them were presumed missing by family members and friends.

Of the 139 Indian Residential Schools in Canada, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation lists 22 residential schools that once operated in British Columbia, including one in the Metro Vancouver region: St. Paul’s Residential School in North Vancouver. So far the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has registered 415 deceased children in residential schools in British Columbia between 1891 and 1981.

Of the 150,000 Indigenous children that attended residential schools in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified more than 4,100 children who died of disease or accidents and reported that potentially over 6,000 children never returned home. However, that figure could be as high as 15,000 according to some Indigenous leaders.

Metro Vancouver’s Response Metro Vancouver has undertaken the following actions in response to the Kamloops discovery:

• Release of a public statement by the Board Chair;

• Statements made by elected officials, senior managers and staff as part of the land acknowledgements at the start of Board and committee meetings and in meetings with First Nations;

• All flags on Metro Vancouver properties flown at half-mast for 215 hours;

• Information made available to staff in an Intranet article;

• Metro Vancouver’s Chief Administrative Officer sending out an e-mail to all staff about the Kamloops discovery, including details on how to seek mental health support and assistance for those individuals that may have been personally affected by the discovery;

• Making “Every Child Matters” lapel buttons available upon request to Metro Vancouver staff and senior management.

• Distributing small booklets on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, available upon request, to Metro Vancouver staff and senior management;

• Referencing the Kamloops discovery on National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Lunch and Learn event for Metro Vancouver staff that featured Semiahmoo First Nation’s Chief and one of the Councillors.

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Local Government Responses Local governments in British Columbia have responded in many different ways to the discovery of the burial site near the Kamloops Indian Residential School:

• Many local governments released public statements about the discovery and provided information to their residents about the residential school system in Canada, including the development of webpages on First Nations history and links to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s work and Calls to Action.

• Moments of silence have been observed as part of Council meetings or at other events.

• Letters of condolences have been sent by some local governments to the Chief of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.

• City staff and elected officials have worn orange shirts as a show of support for the “Every Child Matters” campaign and encouraged citizens to reflect on Indian Residential School victims and survivors on Canada Day.

• Land acknowledgements at the start of civic meetings or meetings with First Nations have been accompanied by statements about the Kamloops discovery.

• Other actions have included: open and private letters of condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, as well as to their own neighbouring First Nation communities; the flying of flags at half-mast for 215 hours in memory of each of the young victims; special statements on websites; having city buildings lit in orange colour; and countless memorials outside city halls (including children’s shoes, stuffed toys, and flowers).

• Many local government leaders have also called upon the federal government to provide funding to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation to aid in the search and identification of the bodies as well as to search sites near other residential schools in British Columbia.

• Other local governments have called upon the federal and provincial governments to fulfill many of the outstanding senior government commitments to the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015.

• At the local government staff level, there have also been renewed calls for more educational resources and awareness training courses about Indian Residential Schools and the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. A list of resources is available in Attachment 1.

• The discovery of the grave sites has also led to renewed commitments to reconciliation by some local governments as well as changes or proposed changes to the names of city streets or buildings, such as schools, named after early colonial leaders (such as Joseph Trutch) or to the cancellation of online Canada Day festivities by others as local Indigenous communities mourn the losses of the 215 children in Kamloops and the 751 children in Saskatchewan.

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Request by Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc On June 3, 2021, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir released a public statement on how to support her First Nation at this time (Attachment 2). Her suggestions include:

• Paying respects at the memorial set up in front of the Kamloops Indian Residential School;

• Respecting cultural, protocols as well as protocols for ceremonies and gatherings near the burial sites in Kamloops, while also upholding provincial health orders;

• Reading the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (specifically Calls to Action 71-76 that deal with missing children and burial information);

• Learning about intergenerational trauma;

• Making financial contributions and donations to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to be used towards the work that is needed for further investigation (scientific and archival) and later memorialize the children (in collaboration with and shaped by Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc members, home communities and families of the children);

• Offering expertise or information to the First Nation in Kamloops; and

• Following Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc on social media sites for the latest details on this situation.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc endeavours to provide regular updates on the discovery along with additional information on any assistance that may be required by the First Nation as it embarks upon its investigation of the unmarked burial sites.

ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications with respect to this information report.

CONCLUSION This information report was requested by the Chair of the Indigenous Relations Committee and is intended to provide an update on local government responses to the discovery of unmarked burial sites near Kamloops Indian Residential School as well as additional sources of information on the Indian Act, Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Attachments 1. Reference Material on the Indian Act, Residential Schools, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. 2. How to support Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) – Office of the Chief – June 3, 2021.

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Reference Material on the Indian Act, Residential Schools, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Truth and Reconciliation http://www.trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

Government of Canada, Crown- https://www.rcaanc- Indigenous Relations and cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1400782178444/1529183710887 Northern Affairs Canada, links on how the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation

National Centre for Truth and https://education.nctr.ca/everychildmattersresources/ Reconciliation, Every Child Matters

Orange Shirt Day Information https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html

National Centre for https://nctr.ca/education/ Reconciliation, Educational Resources

National Centre for http://nctr.ca/assets/reports/Final%20Reports/Executive_Su Reconciliation, Honouring the mmary_English_Web.pdf Truth, Reconciling for the Future, Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

National Centre for https://nctr.ca/exhibits/residential-school-timeline/ Reconciliation, Residential School Timeline

18 of 27 Resources from First Nations https://t.co/CHNGgnP03A?amp=1 Child & Family Caring Society

Shin-chi’s Canoe (Film for children https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&d=n&featu about residential school, based re=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3KpWK1hxmxpp61l7l2mhLqC3x6m on the book by Nicola Campbell) ihXLghJYFPZ_AwlUxrNLNb6OI05KD8&v=rhNV9hnXAJQ

The Canadian Children’s Book https://bookcentre.ca/theme-guide-reconciliation Centre, Theme Guide Reconciliation

Article on 21 Things You May Not https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/latest-news/21- Know About The Indian Act things-you-may-not-know-about-canadas-indian-act- 3843260

CBC, Beyond 94: Truth and https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform-single/beyond- Reconciliation in Canada 94?&cta=1 (Interactive progress chart)

Twitter Thread on how https://twitter.com/KamloopsArchaeo/status/14003091202 Residential schools benefited 55762432 Settlers and facilitated land theft

Additional Information, Assistance and Support

Support is available for anyone affected by the lingering effects of residential schools, and those who are triggered by the latest reports. The Indian Residential School Survivors Society can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-721-0066.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.

Within British Columbia, the KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides a First Nations and Indigenous- specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's toll free and can be reached at 1-800-588-8717 or online at kuu-uscrisisline.com.

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Tkemlúps̓ te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

How to support Tḱemlúps te Secwepemc– June 3, 2021

There has been an outpouring of support for our community. Thank you for helping us bring to light such hard truths that came from the preliminary findings regarding the unmarked burial sites of Kamloops Indian Residential School students so that we may begin the process of honouring the lost loved ones who are in our caretaking.

Many have asked how they can support Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc. Here are some suggestions.

A. Please be respectful of Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc cultural protocols and primary lead as the caretaker of these lost loved ones. We are doing so with love, honour, and respect. We have and will continue to reach out to communities and Nations whose members attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School to determine the next steps.

B. Help ensure that there is not a tragedy upon a tragedy and uphold all Provincial Health and Safety orders. So many people throughout the province have been traumatized and are grieving because of this news and wanting to come together in ceremony and prayer. Please remember that we are still in the midst of a pandemic and Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc members have not had their second Covid-19 vaccination.

C. Protocols for Ceremony and Gatherings - For individuals or groups that want to hold gathering /ceremonies in the TteS community, it is appropriate protocol to have permission and approval of the TteS Chief and Council. It also assists the community in planning and preparation.

D. Not clear or aware of the real history of residential school? Review the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Final Report and Calls to Action. In doing so, you are upholding the heavy lifting already done by the survivors, intergenerational survivors, and the TRC. In addition, to show your solidarity, we encourage you to wear an orange shirt and start conversations with your neighbours about why you are doing so.

200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops BC V2H 1H1 Phone: 250-828-9700 Fax: 250-372-8833 www.tkemlups.ca

20 of 27 E. For non-Indigenous people, now is not the time to ask questions but to simply offer a kind ear to your Indigenous friends. This situation has opened a wound for so many. Please also take the time to learn about intergenerational trauma and its effects.

F. There is a memorial in front of the Kamloops Indian Residential School where you can leave notes, flowers or just to come to pay your respects in a COVID safe way.

G. Many have asked if there was a way to make a financial contribution to support Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc in the process of honouring and learning more about the lost children in their caretaking. Donations will be used toward the work that is needed for further investigation (scientific and archival) and later memorialize the children (in collaboration with and shaped by TteS members, home communities and families of the children). Donations can be made at [email protected]. Cheques can be made out to Tḱemlúps te Secwepemc and mailed to 200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1

H. If you have an expertise that Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc may be able to make use of, please contact Ted Gottfriedson, Manager, Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc Culture and Language Department at [email protected]

I. If you have information about those that may be buried on this site, please contact Ted Gottfriedson, Manager, Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc Culture and Language Department at [email protected]

J. Please follow us on Facebook or monitor our website for the latest news. Tk̓ emlúps te Secwépemc will continue to provide updates on this situation as they become available.

Kukwst�p-kucw (on behalf of all of us, we thank you all) for the outpouring of love, prayers for our community and all those impacted by this tragic finding.

200-330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops BC V2H 1H1 Phone: 250-828-9700 Fax: 250-372-8833 www.tkemlups.ca

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To: Indigenous Relations Committee

From: Jessica Beverley, Corporate Solicitor/General Manager, Legal Services and Indigenous Relations

Date: June 28, 2021 Meeting Date: July 8, 2021

Subject: Manager’s Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Indigenous Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 28, 2021, titled “Manager’s Report.”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report includes an updated 2021 Work Plan and a summary of events and activities of interest to the Indigenous Relations Committee since the date of the previous Committee meeting on May 6, 2021 including: an update on the federal Bill-C15, an Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and information on the recent release of the provincial Action Plan for BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Indigenous Relations Committee Work Plan 2021 The Indigenous Relations Committee’s Work Plan for 2021 is attached to this report (Attachment 1). The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee, and changes to the schedule.

Update on Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Almost 14 years after the United Nations adopted a framework establishing the rights of Indigenous people, Bill C-15, “An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”, passed third reading in the Canadian Parliament by a 210-118 margin on May 25, 2021.

On June 16, 2021, Bill C-15 was adopted by the Senate at its third reading by a 61-10 vote, with nine abstaining, and on June 21, 2021, National Indigenous Peoples Day, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received royal assent. The federal government will now focus on development of an Action Plan that will chart a path for the federal government to align existing and future federal laws with UNDRIP.

Release of British Columbia’s Draft Action Plan for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) On June 11, 2021, the BC government released its much anticipated draft Action Plan for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) legislation, which came into force on November 28, 2019, for consultation with the province’s Indigenous peoples.

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The 19-page draft action plan outlines four proposed goals, numerous outcomes and approximately 80 actions to be taken by the provincial government and its ministries in cooperation with Indigenous peoples between 2021 and 2026, with progress reviewed on an annual basis and publicly reported. The four goals include: • Self-determination and the inherent right to self-determination • Title and rights of Indigenous peoples • Ending Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination • Social, cultural and economic well-being

In developing the draft Action Plan, the provincial government worked with staff representatives from across ministries and held more than 80 separate meetings, with over 75 First Nations and Indigenous partners, to identify potential actions. Thirty written submissions were received along with input from engagement with 11 First Nation organizations carried out by the First Nations Leadership Council made up of representatives from the BC Assembly of First Nations, First Nations Summit and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.

The draft Action Plan has been publicly released for input and comments from all 204 First Nation communities in the province, the Métis Nation British Columbia and its citizens and the Inuit peoples of BC by the end of July 2021 before a final Action Plan is released. According to the provincial government, other jurisdictions and non-Indigenous organizations that may be impacted by the Action Plan will be contacted and interviewed separately.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Election Results On June 25, 2021, Tsleil-Waututh Nation held its election for Chief and Council. The newly-elected Chief is Jen Thomas, replacing Leah George-Wilson. The newly-elected or re-elected Councillors include: Deanna George, Liana Martin, Curt Thomas, Dennis Thomas, Kevin O’Neill, and Charlene Aleck. The Metro Vancouver Board Chair and Chair of the Indigenous Relations Committee will be sending a letter of congratulations to the incoming Chief and Councillors, who will soon begin a four- year term.

Attachments 1. Indigenous Relations Committee 2021 Work Plan.

45923217 23 of 27 ATTACHMENT 1 Indigenous Relations Committee 2021 Work Plan Report Date: July 8, 2021

Priorities 1st Quarter Status Update on Metro Vancouver’s Guide to First Nations Completed Appoint a Committee representative to the Katzie treaty table for 2021 Completed Appoint a 2021 Committee representative to the UBCM Indigenous Relations Committee Completed Appoint a Committee representative as an Observer to the Fraser Valley Regional Completed Indigenous Relations Committee for 2021 Provide advice on how Metro Vancouver can pursue reconciliation with First Nations Completed Receive a quarterly update on reconciliation activities Completed Receive a quarterly update on active treaty negotiations in the region Completed Receive updates on federal and provincial legislative initiatives of significance to local Completed governments (as needed) 2nd Quarter Invited presentation from the BC Treaty Commission on its 2020 Annual Report Completed Examine opportunities to collaborate with other Metro Vancouver committees on Completed Indigenous Relations matters Receive a quarterly update on reconciliation activities Completed Committee appointees report back to Committee Completed Receive a quarterly update on active treaty negotiations in the region Completed Receive updates on federal and provincial legislative initiatives of significance to local Completed governments (as needed) 3rd Quarter A Metro Vancouver lunch and learn session for staff on Reconciliation on or about the Pending time of Orange Shirt Day (September 30) Invited presentation from representatives of the Metis, Inuit and urban Indigenous Pending groups Organize a presentation from Metro Vancouver project teams on their involvement, engagement and experience with First Nations on regional district capital and Pending infrastructure projects and management plans Committee appointees report back to Committee Pending Receive a quarterly update on reconciliation activities Pending Receive a quarterly update on active treaty negotiations in the region Pending 4th Quarter Review the 2022 Indigenous Relations budget and five-year financial plan Pending Invited presentation on the status of active treaty negotiations (e.g. provincial Pending negotiation teams) Host a workshop for staff from Metro Vancouver member jurisdictions on a key current In Progress topic (e.g., reconciliation)

24 of 27 4th Quarter (continued) Status Examine opportunities to collaborate with other Metro Vancouver committees on Pending Indigenous Relations matters Organize a presentation from Metro Vancouver project teams on their involvement, engagement and experience with First Nations on regional district capital and Pending infrastructure projects and management plans Committee appointees report back to Committee Pending Receive a quarterly update on reconciliation activities Pending Receive a quarterly update on active treaty negotiations in the region Pending Receive updates on federal and provincial legislative initiatives of significance to local Pending governments (as needed)

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