Indian Act

The Indian Act was developed to control almost every aspect of Native life and continues to dictate the way Native people are governed on-reserve. The Canadian Government passed the Indian Act in 1876 without consulting or getting consent from Native people.

As part of the Act, the long-standing, self-governing political and economic systems that sustained our people were outlawed. The Reserve and the Band Council system was imposed on us. Negotiating a treaty offers one path towards self-governance and a way for Kitsumkalum to get out from under the Indian Act.

Treaty Timeline

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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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Indian Act

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Treaty Timeline

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

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

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