Rights and Agreements

1943-44 – Act – British Columbia Indian Reserves Mineral Resources Act (c. 19)

Electronic version of the The British Columbia Indian Reserves Mineral Resources Act.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

Aboriginal Affairs Branch

Aboriginal Affairs Branch provides leadership in co-ordinating and developing policies, initiatives and support to First Nations' issues as they pertain to forest management.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Forests and Range

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy – Pacific Region

Provides a brief overview of the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy agreements, under which Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) contributes annual funding for effective management of the Aboriginal fishery.

Source: Government of Canada; Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Aboriginal People and the Law in British Columbia (PDF)

This guide is for professionals who work with Aboriginal people. It summarizes some of the common legal issues facing Aboriginal people in their daily lives.

Source: Legal Services Society

Community Forest Pilot Project

Community forests are an important and growing opportunity for communities, supporting new options in recreation, wildlife and watershed management.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Forests and Range

Forest and Range Agreements

This page lists all the Forest and Range Agreements signed with First Nations since 2003. These agreements provide for revenue-sharing and forest tenure opportunities.

Source: Forest and Range

Forestry

Treaties may provide First Nations with a greater role in the management and commercial use of forests within their traditional territories.

Source: British Columbia Treaty Commission

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

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

Title and Rights Alliance

The Title and Rights Alliance is a collective initiative of First Nations in British Columbia that are working together to protect Aboriginal rights with regards to lands and forests.

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