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  • 1.10

    Highlights The Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness developed and enacted the Emergency Management and Disaster Act on November 8, 2023, in consultation and co-operation with First Nations using a distinction-based approach. Consultation and co-operation with First Nations are ongoing through the development of regulations through virtual engagement sessions and engagement with technical teams…

    Nate King

  • Aligning reconciliation pathways

    Maa-nulth First Nations have been partners with the federal and provincial governments since April 1, 2011. Implementation of the Maa-nulth Treaty is seeing economic advancements, health and social services and government-to-government relationships that are building strong communities.

    Nate King

  • “This is truly a collaborative process. It is going to strengthen these areas and help us steward these areas together.”

    The Kitasoo Xai’xais and Nuxalk First Nations, along with BC Parks, have launched a new pilot program that designates 11 Indigenous guardians with the same legal authorities as park rangers within the parks and protected areas in their ancestral territories.

    Nate King

  • 1.11

    Support inclusive regional governance by advancing First Nations participation in regional district boards.

    Nate King

  • Helping to right past wrongs and uphold legally protected treaty rights

    In January 2023, the B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations signed a historic agreement.

    Nate King

  • A Journey to Right Relations

    Walking on two legs toward a new fiscal relationship.

    Nate King