What's the deal with treaties? A lay person's guide to treaty making in British Columbia
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Introduction: "The current BC treaty process began in 1990 when Canada, British Columbia and First Nations established the BC Claims Task Force to make recommendations on the scope of treaty negotiations, the organization and processes to be used, interim measures and public education. In its report the task force made 19 recommendations, which were all accepted by the three parties. (see Appendix I for the list of recommendations.)
Subsequently, First Nations, Canada and British Columbia signed an agreement in September 1992 to establish the BC Treaty Commission. The BC Treaty Commission Agreement is supported by federal and provincial legislation and by a resolution of the First Nations Summit.
In December 1993 the Treaty Commission began receiving Statements of Intent from First Nations wanting to negotiate a treaty with Canada and British Columbia.
The issues being addressed in treaty negotiations are complex and sometimes contentious. The Treaty Commission has tried, in this publication, to provide a brief but balanced summary of the issues and the debates that have surrounded these issues.
If you need more information, please see www.bctreaty.net and our guide to publications by the First Nations Summit, the federal and provincial governments and the Treaty Commission. To request a print version of the guide, email, phone, fax, or write the Treaty Commission."
Subsequently, First Nations, Canada and British Columbia signed an agreement in September 1992 to establish the BC Treaty Commission. The BC Treaty Commission Agreement is supported by federal and provincial legislation and by a resolution of the First Nations Summit.
In December 1993 the Treaty Commission began receiving Statements of Intent from First Nations wanting to negotiate a treaty with Canada and British Columbia.
The issues being addressed in treaty negotiations are complex and sometimes contentious. The Treaty Commission has tried, in this publication, to provide a brief but balanced summary of the issues and the debates that have surrounded these issues.
If you need more information, please see www.bctreaty.net and our guide to publications by the First Nations Summit, the federal and provincial governments and the Treaty Commission. To request a print version of the guide, email, phone, fax, or write the Treaty Commission."
LIB.00263
Vancouver, BC : BC Treaty Commission
2000
Print and published material
Land Claims and Self-Government
English
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