Why Treaties?
The treaty negotiations process provides a framework for the three parties: Canada, BC and First Nations – to work towards the common goal of reconciliation, and building a new relationship, through constitutionally entrenched government-to-government-to-government understandings.
Some of the major components integral to modern treaty making in British Columbia are:
- aboriginal rights
- self-government
- land and resources
- financial issues
- fishing
- forestry