BC Treaty Commission
700-1111 Melville Street V6E 3V6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Tla'amin Nation will fight for return of lands after grounds are desecrated by developer at šaystn (Emmonds Beach). Read the Nation's press release below for more information. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #moderntreaties

This week we’re working with The Gordon Foundation and the Land Claims Agreements Coalition to support Indigenous emerging leaders participating in the third national Treaty Negotiation & Implementation Simulation. Today, youth will be working on the negotiations portion, and working collaboratively to conclude a fictional Treaty. Congratulations to all the inspiring youth for their involvement and dedication! ... #moderntreaties #treatysimulation #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Memorandum of Understanding advances Tlowitsis Nation, Canada and British Columbia to final stage of treaty negotiations By signing this Memorandum of Understanding, the Parties affirm a shared vision of reconciliation and the recognition of Tlowitsis inherent rights and title, through treaty. There is no greater expression of sharing sovereignty than through a constitutionally protected treaty, and today the Parties are closer to their shared commitment and ongoing nation-to-nation relationship, says Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane. https://www.globenewswire.com//Memorandum-of-Understanding

Congratulations to the Tsawwassen First Nation youth! The Tsawwassen treaty came into effect on April 3, 2009, it was the first treaty achieved through the BC treaty negotiations process. The Tsawwassen First Nation, Canada and BC have been implementing their new relationship for nearly twelve years. This centre will be a place of learning, nurturing and preparing our youth for becoming our next generation of leadership. This centre will offer both indoor and outdoor activit...ies, a computer lab, games room, an art room, TV room, a community kitchen and large dining area all spaces that the youth can enjoy together and call their own. This is truly a momentous day for our youth and members. My hands go up to each and every one who made this happen. Chief Ken Baird. https://www.delta-optimist.com//tsawwassen-first-nation-op

Are you curious as to what the federal government's role is in treaty negotiations? Listen as Daniel Quan-Watson (Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs) explains the Government of Canada's role in treaty. ---... #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bctreaty See more

Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane announces the release of the BC Treaty Commission's 2020 Annual Report.

The BC Treaty Commission is pleased to release its 2020 Annual Report. Indigenous sovereignty is a foundational principle of Indigenous rights and is fundamental to reconciliation. The constitutional imperative of modern treaties represents a sharing of power a sharing of sovereignty - between Indigenous Nations and governments. This year’s annual report highlights this important aspect of treaty negotiations. To learn more, please visit: http://www.bctreaty.ca/annual-repo...rts . Artwork by Alano Edzerza.

Treaty Talk Are you familiar with the 8 modern treaties in BC? Are you interested in learning more about the self-determining First Nations currently finalizing negotiations?... Watch our video, visit our website or reach out to learn more. #bctreaty #moderntreaties #bcpoli #cdnpoli #TreatyTalk

Are you curious about the adoption and implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada? Start by checking out these useful infographics from the Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples (www.declarationcoalition.com)! #treaty #UNDRIP #bcpoli #cdnpoli

ICYMI: Today is Orange Shirt Day. BCTC wears orange to honour the children, survivors and families affected by the Indian Residential School System. Everyone has a role in reconciliation. ... For more information on the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, please consult the "Reports" section on the website of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (http://nctr.ca/reports.php) or visit bctreaty.ca for a list of educational resources. For more information on the Indian Residential School System as a whole, UBC's Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre offers many resources (https://irshdc.ubc.ca/). --- #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Understanding Our Treaties is a new initiative that engages Indigenous emerging leaders to learn about treaties through an interactive learning experience. Treaties negotiated through the BC treaty process are tripartite agreements which constitutionally entrench reconciliation between First Nations, Canada and British Columbia. Treaty making cannot be done in isolation everyone has a role in reconciliation. Learn more about treaties, self-determination and reconciliation by heading over to bctreaty.ca and understandingtreaties.ca.