GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ABORIGINAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 6, 2016 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia R E V I S E D A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 October 6, 2016, Regular Meeting Agenda That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 6, 2016, as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 4, 2016, Regular Meeting Minutes That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 4, 2016, as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS Corrected 4.1 Allyson Rowe, Associate Regional Director General, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Subject: Effective Partnerships with Municipalities Additions to Reserve/New Reserves Policy, Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act (formerly Bill S-8), and First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act (FNCIDA) 4.2 Anita Boscariol, Director General, Negotiations West, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Subject: Developments in Treaty and Negotiations 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. October 7, 2016 ARC - 1 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 2017 Budget and Annual Work Plan – Aboriginal Relations Designated Speaker: Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal & Legislative Services/Corporate Solicitor That the Aboriginal Relations Committee endorse the 2017 Aboriginal Relations Work Plan and Budget as presented in the report “2017 Budget and Annual Work Plan – Aboriginal Relations”, dated September 21, 2016, and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 21, 2016, for consideration. 5.2 Supreme Court of Canada Decision on the status of Metis and Non Status Indians Designated Speaker: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report, dated April 25, 2016, titled “Supreme Court of Canada Decision on the Status of Métis and Non-Status Indians.” 5.3 Metro Vancouver’s Reconciliation Activities Designated Speaker: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report, dated September 12, 2016, titled “Metro Vancouver’s Reconciliation Activities.” 5.4 An Analysis of the Multilateral Engagement Report on Improving and Expediting Treaty Negotiations in British Columbia Designated Speaker: Agnes Rosicki, Senior Policy Analyst, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report, dated August 12, 2016, titled “An Analysis of the Multilateral Engagement Report on Improving and Expediting Treaty Negotiations in British Columbia.” 5.5 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal & Legislative Services/Corporate Solicitor That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report dated September 12, 2016, titled “Manager’s Report.” 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Summary Report on Indian Residential Schools Correspondence dated January 21, 2016 from John Rustad, Minister, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, to Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board. ARC - 2 6.2 Katzie’s Ecological Restoration Workshop Correspondence dated March 7, 2016, from Jamie Vala, Division Manager, Regional Parks Central Area to Debbie Miller, Chief Negotiator, Katzie First Nation. 6.3 Katzie First Nation Election Results Correspondence dated March 8, 2016, from Barbara Steele, Chair, Aboriginal Relations Committee to Chief Susan Miller and Members of Council, Katzie First Nation. 6.4 Tsawwassen First Nation Election Results Correspondence dated April 14, 2016, from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board to Chief Bryce Williams and Members of the Executive Council and Legislature, Tsawwassen First Nation. 6.5 BC Treaty Commission Update – Fall 2016. 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 Aboriginal Relations Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for October 6, 2016, 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: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.” 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of October 6, 2016. ARC - 3 Membership: Steele, Barbara (C) – Surrey Hanson, Jim – North Vancouver District Non-Voting Members: Read, Nicole (VC) – Maple Ridge Jackson, Lois – Delta Crompton, Jack – Squamish-Lillooet Becker, John – Pitt Meadows Martin, Gayle – Langley City Regional District Booth, Mary-Ann – West Vancouver Meggs, Geoff – Vancouver Lewis, Lorne – Sunshine Coast Regional Dhaliwal, Sav – Burnaby Williams, Bryce – Tsawwassen District Drew, Ralph – Belcarra Zarrillo, Bonita – Coquitlam Waddington, Sam – Fraser Valley Regional Fox, Charlie – Langley Township District ARC - 4 2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ABORIGINAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Aboriginal Relations Committee held at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey Vice Chair, Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge Councillor Mary-Ann Booth, West Vancouver Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby Councillor Charlie Fox, Langley Township Councillor Jim Hanson, North Vancouver District Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Gayle Martin, Langley City Councillor Geoff Meggs, Vancouver (arrived at 1:06 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor John Becker, Pitt Meadows Mayor Ralph Drew, Belcarra Chief Bryce Williams, Tsawwassen Councillor Bonita Zarrillo, Coquitlam OTHERS PRESENT: Angela Turner, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (observer) STAFF PRESENT: Ralph Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services/Corporate Counsel Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 February 4, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 4, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED ARC - 5 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 October 1, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held October 1, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 1:06 p.m. Councillor Meggs arrived at the meeting. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., Ambassador, Reconciliation Canada, A New Way Forward Society Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., Ambassador, Reconciliation Canada, provided members with a verbal presentation on the Overview and Perspectives on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report and commented on: • his role with Reconciliation Canada, experience working on Indian Residential School issues and participation in federal Truth and Reconciliation events • community benefits of reconciliation and considerations for developing reconciliation programs • the need to focus on core human values to address community needs and embracing diversity and relationship building for transformative change • momentum and timing to plan reconciliation efforts • his inspiration for the Walk for Reconciliation event • the need for cities to include Aboriginal Peoples in community decisions • Aboriginal rights and the Tsilhqot'in decision In response to questions, Chief Joseph commented that change comes by Canadians sharing cultural diversity, openness, and celebrating all cultures and traditions. He commented that Canada should embrace a new approach to inviting new Canadians based on spirit, custom and culture. Chief Joseph challenged those present to engage in dialogue with others and think about how they may contribute to reconciliation efforts. Members offered comments about their experiences with building relationships with First Nations communities and in participating at First Nation-sponsored events. On-table material titled “Reconciliation Canada” is retained with the February 4, 2016 Aboriginal Relations Committee. ARC - 6 Recess The Committee recessed at 1:58 p.m. and reconvened at 2:04 p.m. with the same members being in attendance. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 2016 Aboriginal Relations Committee Work Plan Report dated January 25, 2016 from Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services/Corporate Solicitor, providing the Aboriginal Relations Committee with the priorities and work plan for the year 2016. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee endorse the work plan contained in the report