Remembering former Premier John Horgan, a visionary leader whose focus on reconciliation is resulting in strengthened relationships with First Nations in BC. He actively worked to advance treaty negotiations and also to build out the Province’s relationship with their modern treaty partners. This is a powerful testament to his vision for creating a more prosperous BC for all. The Treaty Commission honours his contributions and legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all British Columbians.
BC Treaty Commission
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Independent facilitator for treaty negotiations in British Columbia.
About us
The British Columbia Treaty Commission advocates for and facilitates the recognition and protection of First Nations rights and title, and the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through the negotiation of modern treaties and agreements. It is the only independent tripartite statutory body in the country whose mandate is to support reconciliation. The Treaty Commission is the independent body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among First Nations in BC and the governments of Canada and BC. The Treaty Commission does not negotiate treaties — that is done by the three parties at each negotiation table. The Treaty Commission and the negotiations framework were established in 1992 by agreement among Canada, BC, and the First Nations Summit. They are guided by those agreements and the 1991 Report of the BC Claims Task Force, which is the blueprint for the made-in-BC treaty process. The Treaty Commission and the six-stage treaty negotiations framework were designed to advance negotiations and facilitate fair and durable treaties. The Treaty Commission has three main roles: Facilitating treaty negotiations, including assisting the Parties in finding solutions and resolving disputes; Allocating negotiation support funding to enable First Nations to participate in negotiations; and Educating the public and providing information about treaty negotiations. In 2018 this mandate was expanded to include supporting negotiating Parties in implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, the Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples, and the recognition of First Nations title and rights.
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http://www.bctreaty.ca/
External link for BC Treaty Commission
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- Government Relations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Vancouver, British Columbia
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- Public Company
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- 1992
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700-1111 Melville St.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3V6, CA
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The Treaty Commission mourns the passing of Mizhana Gheezhik, the Honourable Murray Sinclair. A champion of Indigenous rights, Senator, the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba, and Chief Commissioner of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Murray Sinclair was a trailblazer and an inspiration to all Canadians. Sinclair was an advocate for Indigenous people across Canada, including thousands of Residential School Survivors. He stood for education, healing, and understanding. We send our condolences to all those who are grieving this great loss.
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The BC Treaty Commission’s 2024 Annual Report is now public! This year’s report focuses on achievements in the negotiations process and reinforces that building healthy, prosperous, self-governing Nations forges a brighter future for all British Columbians and Canadians. To read this year’s Annual Report, click the link in our bio. #bctreaty
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This #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation, we embark on a journey of healing and consider the path forward. As we acknowledge the past, we commit to building a future where respect, understanding, and true partnership guide our way. The Treaty Commission continues its work in fostering meaningful collaborations, creating spaces for dialogue, and working towards a shared future that honours all generations — past, present, and future. We all play a critical role in reconciliation. Let’s walk this path together. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #TruthandReconciliation #bctreaty #reconciliation #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation #TRC
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September 13th marked the 17th anniversary of the UN Declaration. On May 10th, 2016, nine years after the adoption of the UN Declaration by the UN General Assembly, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, who was then Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced at the United Nations that Canada was endorsing the UN Declaration “without qualification.” The adoption of the UN Declaration was an instrumental precursor for legislative innovations like the provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and the federal United Nations Declaration Act, which have been transformational for making progress towards treaties, agreements, and constructive arrangements in the made-in-BC negotiations framework. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #UNDRIP #reconciliation
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Today marks the 17th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration). The UN Declaration was created through the efforts of many dedicated Indigenous leaders and decades of advocacy work. The human rights of Indigenous Peoples are worldwide, and the UN Declaration lays out the minimum standards necessary for their survival, dignity, and wellbeing. In the years since its adoption by the UN General Assembly, both Canada and BC have passed legislation affirming the application of the UN Declaration in provincial and federal law. The Treaty Commission celebrates the progress made since the adoption of the UN Declaration and reaffirms Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane’s statement that “implementation of the UN Declaration is possible through fairly negotiated and honourably implemented treaties, agreements, and other constructive arrangements in BC.” #WeAreIndigenous #UNDRIP #reconciliation #aboriginalrights #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Commissioner Angela Wesley is a citizen of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, one of five First Nations currently implementing the Maa-nulth Treaty on Vancouver Island. She has extensive experience in First Nations self-governance and treaty implementation. Commissioner Wesley knows firsthand how Modern Treaties bring economic and social advancements to First Nations, communities, and entire regions. To listen to the entire CBC interview with Commissioner Wesley discussing the benefits of Modern Treaties, click the link in our bio. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bctreaty #moderntreaties #reconciliation
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August 9 is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples recognizes and affirms Indigenous Peoples’ identities, cultures, and histories alongside their successes and accomplishments. This year’s theme is “Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact”. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #WeAreIndigenous #UNPFII #EMRIP
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August 9 is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples recognizes and affirms Indigenous Peoples’ identities, cultures, and histories alongside their successes and accomplishments. This year’s theme is “Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact”. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #WeAreIndigenous #UNPFII #EMRIP
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Congratulations to the K’ómoks First Nation, Canada and British Columbia on this milestone achievement. Modern treaties constitutionally entrench the recognition and protection of Indigenous rights and the the nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship.
The BC Treaty Commission would like to extend its congratulations to K’ómoks First Nation, the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada on today’s initialling of the K’ómoks Treaty. The initialling signals that the Parties have reached substantial agreement and progress on the treaty. As Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane says, “the K’ómoks Treaty will constitutionally protect and recognize K’ómoks rights and title, provide the foundation for self-government, law-making and taxation powers, and a clear nation-to-nation, government-to-government relationship with Canada and British Columbia.” The Treaty Commission was honoured to attend the initialling alongside guests like the Honourable Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Minister Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Sheryl Lightfoot, North American Member to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. For further details, read the BC Treaty Commission’s news release, linked in our bio. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #bctreaty #reconciliation #KomoksFirstNation
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