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Resources

Resources

Here you’ll find excellent resources for learning more about the Treaty process. We’ll continue to add to these resources, as we continue with the project.

BC Treaty Commission

Understanding Our Treaties

The Indian Act 

The Indian Act vs Self Determination 

Youth – Indian Act video

Indian Act (Plain-Language Summary)

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for indigenous adolescents

Brief History of our Rights to Self-Governance

The inherent right to self-governance: an interactive timeline

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

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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