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Planning for Prosperity: First Nations, Intergovernmental Cooperation and Treaties PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES A Leaders' Forum MORRIS J. WOSK CENTRE FOR DIALOGUE SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 Conveners: Mike Harcourt, Acting Chief Commissioner, BC Treaty Commission Tony Penikett, Gordon Foundation Senior Fellow, Simon Fraser University Presented in cooperation with: Supported by the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Agenda……………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Participants………………………………………………………………………………………...5 Opening Prayer……………………………………………………………………………………7 • Chief Leonard George, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Welcome by Co-chairs…………………………………………………………………….............8 • Tony Penikett, Gordon Foundation Senior Fellow, Centre for Dialogue, SFU • Mike Harcourt, Acting Chief Commissioner, BC Treaty Commission Session I: Intergovernmental Relationships and Treaties: Lessons Learned Success Stories from Nisga'a and Yukon First Nations……………………………………..…10 • Barry Stuart, Former Chief Judge and Chief Negotiator, Government of the Yukon Territory • Edmond Wright, Secretary-Treasurer Nisga'a Lisims Government Roundtable Discussion…………………………………………………………………………...13 Planning Together: Experiences on the Way to Treaties – Part I………………….................16 • Mayor Colin Kinsley, City of Prince George • Chief Barry Seymour, Lheidli T'enneh First Nation • Finlay Sinclair, Manager of Special Projects & Communications, Regional District Fraser-Fort George Roundtable Discussion……………………………………………………………………..…….22 Planning Together: Experiences on the Way to Treaties – Part II…………………………...25 • L. Maynard Harry, Chief Councillor, Sliammon First Nation • Mayor Steward Alsgard, Corporation of the District of Powell River Roundtable Discussion…………………………………………………………………………...29 Working Lunch…………………………………………………………………………………..34 Session II: Creating Economic Opportunities Together Growing Communities: Taxation as a Tool……………………………………………………40 • Manny Jules, First Nations Fiscal Institutions Initiative, Indian Taxation Advisory Board • Chief Maureen Thomas, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation • Tim Raybould, Negotiator, Westbank First Nation • Doug McArthur, Professor, Public Policy Program, Simon Fraser University Roundtable Discussion…………………………….…………………………………………......52 Business Partnerships and Training…………………………………………………………….55 • Jo-ann Archibald, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC • Mayor John Slater, Town of Osoyoos • Lyn Brown, Director, Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibility, NorskeCanada • Michael Uehara, President, King Pacific Lodge Roundtable Discussion…………………………………………………………………………...68 Wrap-Up………………………………………………………………………………………….70 PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Planning for Prosperity: First Nations, Intergovernmental Cooperation and Treaties is the fourth in a series of treaty-related conferences held at Simon Fraser University's Centre for Dialogue over the last two years. The first dialogue involved senior negotiators for all three parties to the BC treaty process and focused on what works and what doesn't in the current BC Treaty Commission negotiations. At the second conference, the negotiators returned to tackle key questions arising from the first conference, including: interim measures, dispute resolution techniques, the problem of prescriptive mandates and building the political will for treaty settlements. The third dialogue centred on one issue, Aboriginal self-government and the deep divide between First Nations and government policy makers on this question, the settlement of which will determine whether or not there will be new treaties in British Columbia. A joint initiative of the BC Treaty Commission and the Centre for Dialogue, the Planning for Prosperity conference brought together chiefs, mayors, business leaders and scholars. The conference began on a positive note with descriptions of the new relationships forged by the Nisga'a and Yukon treaty settlements. This tone continued with discussion of the healthy relationships developing between First Nations and municipalities in Osoyoos, Powell River and Prince George. Participants also dwelt on emerging partnerships between industry and Aboriginal communities, and such tools of development as education and taxation policy. In concentrating on the practicalities of planning together for their mutual advantage, this conference clearly demonstrated the benefits of respectful relationships between indigenous communities, local governments and regional economic leaders. A close reading of these proceedings might assist elected officials in areas, such as the Lower Mainland, where such healthy relationships have yet to be forged. All four of these dialogues are accessible on the Centre for Dialogue website (http://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/proceedings.htm) and all were sponsored by the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation. To the participants, our hosts and sponsors, we extend the convenors' appreciation for their contributions. The BC Treaty Commission hopes to be able to build on the dialogue we witnessed in this session at similar events in the future. Tony Penikett & Mike Harcourt PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES PAGE 2 AGENDA CONFERENCE AGENDA Planning for Prosperity: First Nations, Intergovernmental Cooperation and Treaties A Leaders' Forum September 9, 2004 Panel Sessions and Roundtable Discussions 8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 8:45 am Opening Prayer • Chief Leonard George, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Welcome by Co-chairs: • Tony Penikett, Gordon Foundation Senior Fellow, Centre for Dialogue, SFU • Mike Harcourt, Acting Chief Commissioner, BC Treaty Commission Session I: Intergovernmental Relationships and Treaties: Lessons Learned 8:45 am - 9:45 am Success Stories from Nisga'a and Yukon First Nations • Barry Stuart, Former Chief Judge and Chief Negotiator, Government of the Yukon Territory • Edmond Wright, Secretary-Treasurer Nisga'a Lisims Government Roundtable Discussion 10:00 am - 11:00 am Planning Together: Experiences on the Way to Treaties – Part I • Mayor Colin Kinsley, City of Prince George • Chief Barry Seymour, Lheidli T'enneh First Nation • Finlay Sinclair, Manager of Special Projects and Communications, Regional District Fraser-Fort George Roundtable Discussion 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Planning Together: Experiences on the Way to Treaties – Part II • L. Maynard Harry, Chief Councillor, Sliammon First Nation • Mayor Steward Alsgard, Corporation of the District of Powell River Roundtable Discussion 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Working Lunch PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES PAGE 3 AGENDA Session II: Creating Economic Opportunities Together 1:00 pm - 2:30pm Growing Communities: Taxation as a Tool • Manny Jules, First Nations Fiscal Institutions Initiative, Indian Taxation Advisory Board • Chief Maureen Thomas, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation • Tim Raybould, Negotiator, Westbank First Nation • Doug McArthur, Professor, Public Policy Program, Simon Fraser University Roundtable Discussion 2:30 pm - 2:45pm Refreshment Break 2:45 pm - 4:15pm Business Partnerships and Training • Jo-ann Archibald, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC • Mayor John Slater, Town of Osoyoos • Lyn Brown, Director, Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibility, NorskeCanada • Michael Uehara, President, King Pacific Lodge Roundtable Discussion 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Wrap-Up PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES PAGE 4 CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS 1. Stewart Alsgard Mayor, Corporation of the District of Powell River 2. Martha Anslow Manager, Local Government - First Nations Relations, Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services, Government of BC 3. Jo-ann Archibald Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC 4. Mel Bevan Northwest Tribal Treaty Group of Northern British Columbia 5. Kevin Blaney President, Sliammon Development Corporation; Councillor Sliammon First Nation 6. Lyn Brown Director, Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility, NorskeCanada 7. Cheryl Casimer Negotiator, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council 8. Jack Ebbels Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Province of British Columbia 9. Dave Formosa Economic Development Consultant, Sliammon Development Corporation 10. Mike Furey Assistant Deputy Minister, Treaty Negotiations Office, Ministry of Attorney and Ministry Responsible for Treaty Negotiations 11. Chief Leonard George Tsleil-Waututh First Nation 12. L. Maynard Harry Chief Councillor, Sliammon First Nation 13. Manny Jules First Nations Fiscal Institutions Initiative, Indian Taxation Advisory Board 14. Colin Kinsley Mayor, City of Prince George 15. Rick Krehbiel Lheidli T'enneh First Nation 16. Tom Mann Director, Regional District of Central Kootenay PLANNING FOR PROSPERITY: FIRST NATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND TREATIES PAGE 5 CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS 17. Doug McArthur Professor, Public Policy Program, Simon Fraser University 18. Rick McDougall Acting Manager, Aboriginal Relations, BC Hydro 19. Alison McNeil Senior Policy Analyst, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 20. Tony Penikett Gordon Foundation Senior Fellow, Centre for Dialogue, SFU 21. Marino Piombini Senior Planner (Aboriginal Affairs), Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) 22. Kirsteen Pirie Manager, Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) 23. Tim Raybould
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