Claims and Treaties

1995 – Act – British Columbia Treaty Commission Act (c. 45)

The purpose of this Act is to establish the British Columbia Treaty Commission as undertaken in the Agreement.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

1997 – Judgment – Delgamuukw v. British Columbia

Electronic version of the case Delgamuukw v. British Columbia.

Source: Government of Canada; Supreme Court of Canada

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Negotiates treaties and other agreements with First Nations to create economic certainty over Crown land and resources, and to materially improve the lives of Aboriginal people.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada After Delgamuukw: Anthropological Perspectives

Early draft of two articles later published in the Native Studies Review. Reviews the literature around Aboriginal rights and title in Canada, looking at the interface of the social sciences and law.

Source: Brian Thom, Ph.D.

Aboriginal Title: The Supreme Court of Canada Decision in Delgamuukw v. British Columbia

This paper provides a summary review of selected noteworthy findings in the Supreme Court decision on Aboriginal title.

Source: Government of Canada; Parliament of Canada

BC Treaty Commission: Annual Report 2008

After 10 years of effort we are beginning to make real progress in reconciling the interests of the Crown and First Nations. Treaties are within reach.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

British Columbia Treaty Commission

The Treaty Commission is the independent and neutral body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among the governments of Canada, BC and First Nations in BC.

Community Relations Branch

Facilitates and supports the building of harmonious and productive relationships between local governments and First Nations.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Community Development

Delgamuukw Decision, The – Delgamuukw

Some of the key points in the decision are listed in this article in language taken straight from the ruling.

Source: Gitxsan Chiefs' Office

Fact Sheet: Aboriginal Rights In BC

This Fact Sheet summarizes the historic process of acquisition of rights for the Aboriginals of the Province of British Columbia.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

First Nations Land Claims and Treaties in British Columbia

The Vancouver Public Library has extensive resources on First Nations Land Claims, Treaties and related topics; this guide is designed to help with research and the effective use of Library resources.

Source: Vancouver Public Library

First Nations Land Management Initiative (FNLMI)

The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and the First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) allow First Nations to use modern tools of governance to manage their own land and resources.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

First Nations Summit

First Nations Summit provides mediation between First Nations peoples and the Federal/Provincial government.

Fraser Valley Treaty Advisory Committee

Treaty Advisory Committee provides information on issues affecting Aboriginal peoples.

Source: Fraser Valley Regional District

Gitxsan Chiefs' Office

Gitxsan Chiefs' Office is a mediator between the Gitxsan peoples and the Federal/Provincial governments.

Hamatla Treaty Society

This page provides information on the Hamatla Treaty Society.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group

Representing six First Nations, this group is negotiating a treaty with Canada and BC to obtain recognition of title to their traditional lands and regain control over their resources.

In–SHUCK–ch Nation

The In-SHUCK-ch Nation is a political union made up of three First Nations' communities involved in negotiating a treaty with British Columbia and Canada.

Introduction to the BC Treaty Process

Represents the Government of Canada in treaty negotiations with the Government of British Columbia (B.C.) and First Nations in B.C.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Lands and Resources: The Issues

This page introduces various land and resource-related issues and provides information about the treaties through which BC First Nations will obtain land ownership.

Source: British Columbia Treaty Commission

Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC)

Coordinates and represents the collective interests of local governments, and through them their constituents, in defining and building relationships between First Nations and other orders of government.

Nations List

Click on the map to find the First Nation, or search by name listed alphabetically.

Source: British Columbia Treaty Commission

Nisga'a Final Agreement

Refers to sources of information on the Nisga'a Treaty and its implementation.

Source: Nisga'a Lisims Government

Nisga'a Final Agreement and Background Information

Provides links to various bakgrounders and other documents pertaining to Nisga'a Final Agreement.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Nisga'a Final Agreement, The

Outlines the historical background to the Nisga'a Final Agreement, selected Final Agreement provisions, issues of concern arising during the ratification process, the ratification process itself, and judicial proceedings related to the Final Agreement.

Source: Government of Canada; Parliament of Canada

Northwest Tribal Treaty Nations (NWTT)

Their primary purpose is to review and work to improve the BCTC treaty process and to work on common issues together.

Policy 15.1 – Aboriginal Rights and Title

The Ministry of Forests will meet its legal obligations with respect to aboriginal rights, while maintaining a timely approval process for forest business practices.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Forests and Range

Prince George Treaty Advisory Committee

The Prince George Treaty Advisory Committee represents the interests of local communities and governments in the treaty negotiations going on with local First Nations, Canada and British Columbia.

Sliammon Treaty Society

The Sliammon Treaty Society is the organization responsible for overseeing the treaty negotiations process for the Sliammon First Nation.

Snuneymuxw Treaty Negotiations – Draft Consultation Agreements–in–Principle Summary – April 2003 (PDF)

A report outlining an agreement between the Snuneymuxw First nations and the Government of British Columbia.

Source: Snuneymuxw First Nation

Sto:lo Nation Lands Department

Offers the latest news and information on the Sto:lo Nation Lands Department, which provides high quality land management services and co-manages 57 reserves for 20 First Nations.

Te'mexw Treaty Association

To bring the five Te'mexw Member First Nations together under one organization to negotiate a treaty under the British Columbia Treaty Process.

Treaty 8

First negotiated in late June 1899, Treaty 8 embraced an area in northwestern Canada of some 840,000 square kilometres.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Treaty Guide to Treaty No. 8 (1899)

Electronic version of Treaty No. 8, made June 21, 1899, and of adhesions, reports, etc.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Treaty Negotiations

The Katzie Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are a Coast Salish people who speak a down-river Halkomelem dialect.

Source: Katzie First Nation

Tsimshian First Nations Treaty Society

The purpose of the Society is to administer funds for treaty negotiations received on behalf of the Kitselas, Gitga'at, Kitsumkalum, Metlakatla and Kitasoo First Nations.

UBCIC Research

UBCIC First Nations Research is a research institute where researchers study land claims and legal issues, Aboriginal culture and beliefs.

Source: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

Understanding the Treaty Process

Attempts to dispel some of the common myths and misunderstandings associated with treaties and the B.C. Treaty Process, and to explain how the process works.

Source: British Columbia Teachers' Federation

Why Treaties? – A legal perspective (PDF)

This document examines the history of Aboriginal land rights in British Columbia and Canada and explains the current need for treaties to settle land issues.

Source: British Columbia Treaty Commission

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