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Agreement in Principle

Agreement in Principle

Currently, Kitsumkalum has an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) in place. The Kitsumkalum people voted to ratify the AIP in 2013 and the Kitsumkalum government signed it in August 2015.

The AIP provides a framework for what the Kitsumkalum Treaty will look like, but it is not legally binding. It is like a rough draft that is being tweaked and finalized through ongoing negotiations. The AIP vote was a way for the community to give Negotiators the mandate to finish negotiations for a Kitsumkalum Treaty.  The Final Agreement, or Treaty will result in the Kitsumkalum First Nations’ treaty.

Treaty Timeline

See Treaty Process

Stage 4 - Negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP)

Negotiations at this stage will form the basis of the Treaty. The AIP also lays the groundwork for the implementation of the treaty Final Agreement negotiations. In 2015, Kitsumkalum voted in favour of the AIP.

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Current Stage
The Treaty that is concluded at this stage will formalize the relationship between all parties, any legal or technical issues are resolved and any outstanding items are re-opened. At the completion of this stage, a final agreement will be signed that is legally binding.

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

If the Kitsumkalum people vote ‘Yes’ for the Treaty, the plans to implement the treaty are put into effect or phased in as agreed during this stage.

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

The First Nation files a Statement of Intent with the BC Treaty Commission to negotiate a Treaty. Kitsumkalum first signed the Statement of Intent in 1990 as part of the Tsimshian Tribal Council.

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

An initial meeting is held to exchange information, discuss research, identify main issues of concern and determine the readiness of all parties to begin negotiations.

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

This is the agreed-upon agenda that identifies the issues to be negotiated, the goals of the negotiation process and a timetable for negotiations.

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