International Indigenous People's Day
Posted by admin on Fri, 06/08/2021
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August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It is an important time to raise awareness of the needs of Indigenous peoples globally.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 49/214 in 1994, August 9th marks the day the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and...
94 Calls to Action
Posted by admin on Wed, 30/06/2021
Need to talk? The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day. Call toll free at 1-866-925-4419.
June is National Indigenous History Month, and we encourage everyone to reflect and find ways to honour Indigenous peoples, including residential school survivors. Take time to learn about residential schools, our shared colonial history, and the impacts that are continuing today. June 2nd, 2021 marked the sixth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of...
Celebrating Indigeneity
Posted by admin on Fri, 04/06/2021
National Indigenous History Month is a time for all people in Canada to reflect on the important ongoing work of reconciliation. It is a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Metis, and to recognize the sacrifices and strength of their communities. June 2021 is the 12th year Canada has celebrated National Indigenous History Month.
There are many celebrations and events being hosted across Canada to commemorate Indigenous...
Treaty Anniversaries
Posted by admin on Wed, 14/04/2021
This month we celebrate the anniversaries of the Maa-nulth, Tsawwassen, and Tla’amin treaties. We commend the signatories of the treaties for their leadership and ongoing partnership in self-governance, reconciliation, and cooperation for the betterment of all. Modern treaties are constitutionally entrenched, living agreements between First Nations, Canada and British Columbia. Treaties recognize and protect Indigenous title and rights and establish a partnership of sharing sovereignty.
Over...
3rd National Treaty Simulation
Posted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2021
Promoting youth engagement with treaties is an essential element of the BC Treaty Commission’s mandate to support public education about modern treaties and reconciliation. The leadership and contributions of young emerging leaders are crucial to the success of negotiating, ratifying, and implementing modern treaties. Intergenerational knowledge transfer through exposure and engagement with the treaty making process is an invaluable asset and prepares the next generation of leaders who will...
Government-to-government Relationships support modern treaty implementation
Posted by admin on Thu, 28/01/2021
Strong, functioning relationships between modern treaty nations and federal, provincial, territorial, and local governments are essential to the successful implementation of modern treaties in Canada. In addition to recognizing and protecting Indigenous rights and title, modern treaties operationalize the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration).
In fulfilment of its mandate to provide education on treaties, the Treaty Commission authors and contributes to various...
2020 Year In Review
Posted by admin on Mon, 21/12/2020
COVID-19 Pandemic and Treaty Negotiations
Although 2020 has been filled with unforeseen challenges due to the COVID pandemic, the work of negotiations and reconciliation has continued. First Nations, the governments of Canada and BC, and the Treaty Commission have continued our collective work, moving negotiations online. This has required all the Parties to change the way we engage and work, challenging us to do things differently. Each of the Parties are to be commended for responding to the...
National Indigenous History Month
Posted by admin on Tue, 30/06/2020
Celebrated every June, National Indigenous History Month is a time when Canadians honour the history, heritage and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples, and recognize the strength of Indigenous communities. June 2020 marks the 11th anniversary of National Indigenous History Month (previously known as National Aboriginal History Month). It is also a time for British Columbians and Canadians to reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation.
This year, June 2nd also marked the...
Principals reappoint Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane
Posted by admin on Tue, 26/05/2020
“I am honoured to be reappointed by Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Summit and to continue serving as Chief Commissioner.” – Celeste Haldane
As announced on May 22nd, the First Nations Summit, the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada have reappointed Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane to another three-year term. "I am honoured to be reappointed by Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Summit and to continue serving as Chief Commissioner. Although...
In the news: BC treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
Posted by admin on Wed, 11/12/2019
This report by The Canadian Press was written by Dirk Meissner and first published Dec. 7, 2019
The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has a new tool that can help glide over major obstacles and potentially help produce more than three dozen agreements near completion, says Treaty Commissioner Celeste Haldane.
The B.C. government’s recent passage of Bill 41, legislation implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, should result...
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