General Programs and Services

Aboriginal Relations

Home page Aboriginal Relations, which strives to build mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal peoples.

Source: BC Hydro

Aboriginal Relations Committee

This page from the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia discusses its relationship with the First Nations and the partnerships they have concluded.

Source: Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia

Bridge Coastal Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program

Addresses historical effects of hydroelectric development on the fish and wildlife resources in the watersheds of BC Hydro's Bridge Coastal Generation Area.

Source: BC Hydro

Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Natural Resource Management Directory

Administered by the Fraser Basin Council, this directory showcases Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneurs in the Cariboo Chilcotin region who provide a broad range of natural resource management services and products.

Clayoquot Forest Communities – Canadian Model Forests

Clayoquot Forest Communities Program is building a model of a conservation economy based on the principle of “Hishuk ish’ tsawalk,” a Nuu-chah-nulth phrase meaning “everything is one and interconnected.”

First Nations Environmental Assessment Technical Working Group (FNEATWG)

FNEATWG is a multi-disciplinary group of First Nation, provincial and federal government environmental assessment practitioners committed to enhancing First Nations internal capacity to engage effectively in environmental assessment processes.

First Nations – Fraser River – BC Interior

First Nation communities are situated throughout the Fraser River/BC Interior Area, and are a diverse mix of coastal and inland communities.

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

First Nations – The Rainforest Solutions Project

This page provides an overview of the First Nations that live in the Great Bear Rainforest and discusses their stake in the protection of their environment.

Forestry – Environment Certifications

This page provides an overview of the measures taken by Carrier Lumber in its commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment in its forest practices.

Source: Carrier Lumber

Forest Resources Department

The Forest Resources Program is aimed at assisting First nations Peoples in natural resource management.

Source: Nisga'a Lisims Government

Fraser River Aboriginal Fisheries Secretariat

This website provides a mechanism by which information about the Fraser Aboriginal fisheries can be shared between the various resource users and fisheries managers working for both government and tribal organizations.

Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd.

Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd. is an innovative First Nations-led forest services company committed to respecting the limits of what is extracted and the interconnectedness of all things.

Land and Resources

This page contains internal links leading to information on various land and resource management issues for the Gitga'at Nation.

Source: Gitga'at Nation

Mineral Potential Indian Reserve Lands – British Columbia

Provides regional managers and staff with an analysis of the data contained in the mineral inventory to assist in the preparation and planning for the response of Indian Bands resulting from the distribution of the report.

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

Natural Resources

This page introduces the Métis citizens of British Columbia's policies toward sustainable use of natural resources.

Source: Métis Provincial Council of British Columbia

Natural Resources Department

This page links to additional information on some resource management issues important to the Skeetchestn Indian Band.

Source: Skeetchestn Indian Band

Nicola Similkameen Innovative Forestry Society (Merritt)

The Nicola-Similkameen Innovative Forestry Society brings together distinct organizations working together to reach consensus on resource management strategies that incorporate Aboriginal knowledge and values.

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)

PICFI is an initiative aimed at achieving environmentally sustainable and economically viable commercial fisheries, where conservation is the first priority and First Nations’ aspirations to be more involved are supported.

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

Regional Land Use Plans and Land Resource Management Plans (LRMPs) in British Columbia

This page links to different Regional Land Use Plans and Land and Resource Management Plans int he Coast Region, the Northern Interior Region and the Southern Interior Region.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Integrated Land Management Bureau

Treaty and Aboriginal Fisheries Programs – Pacific Region

Through consultation, cooperative management and stewardship activities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Aboriginal groups are working together to build strong, healthy relationships and a sustainable fishery.

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

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