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Self-Determination and Inherent Right of Self-Government

Indigenous Peoples exercise and have full enjoyment of their rights to self-determination and self-government, including developing, maintaining and implementing their own institutions, laws, governing bodies, and political, economic and social structures related to Indigenous communities.

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Icon meanings and legend

The following information explains a series of icons that are used to indicate the status of the actions outlined in the information below. Visually the icons have colours assigned to them to indicate their current status from lowest to complete (the latter of which is referred to as “transformed”).

How far along is this work?
Stage of transformation (Salmon icon)

When we think of life, it’s cycles of transformation. We think of our relations with salmon. Salmon is the chief of the water and a representation of critical thinking, taking action and overcoming obstacles. Their cycle of birth, journey, and returning to the land remind us of our reciprocal responsibility and that, with our limited time on earth, we must contribute in a meaningful way. Salmon return the earth and feed it so that other beings may thrive.

Lowest level

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) lowest level

Started

Mid-level

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) mid level

Planning

High Level

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) high level

Implementation

Transformed

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) transformed

Completed

How complicated is this work?
Complexity (Rock icon)

How much work needs to be done? How big is the rock we must carry? We call on the image of the rock, which reminds us of the physicality of our test of strength competitions. The heavy lifting is not just about brute strength but about how we position ourselves and use our whole being to lift.

Lowest level

Complexity icon (Rock) lowest level

Some
complexity

Mid-level

Complexity icon (Rock) mid level

Moderate complexity

High Level

Complexity icon (Rock) high level

Notable complexity

Transformed

Complexity icon (Rock) transformed

Complexity resolved

Are there challenges?
Risks (Medicine bundle icon)

The medicine bundle is a symbol of protection and ceremony. When it comes to risk and challenges, we are reminded of the work that our ancestors undertook to prepare mind, body, and spirit for the things creator would place in front of us. Managing risk is achieved through years of preparation, gaining knowledge, training, ceremony, and mastery.

Lowest level

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) lowest level

Some
challenges

Mid-level

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) mid level

Moderate challenges

High Level

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) high level

Notable challenges

Transformed

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) transformed

Challenges resolved

How are we working together?
Engagement (Weaving icon)

Braiding all the necessary pieces together, the land, water, and the people into spaces where deep consultation and co-operation can happen. Each strand is important, each voice is important.

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Lowest level

Engagement icon (Weaving) lowest level

Some engagement

Mid-level

Engagement icon (Weaving) mid level

Moderate engagement

High Level

Engagement icon (Weaving) high level

Notable engagement

Transformed

Engagement icon (Weaving) transformed

Full
engagement

The following information are headings used as visual labels for the information in rows below. There are seven labels associated with the seven columns in each row. The fist column is ‘Action’ – which is given as a number and if there is more detailed information provided this number will link to the details page for the specific action. The second is ‘Year’ – in which the associated action was started. And the third is ‘Description’ which contains the summary of the action and the associated B.C. government ministry or ministries. The last four columns are for the status of the action and are shown visually in the rows as icons but have their related status labeled for assistive technologies.

Action

Year

Description

How far along is this work?

How complicated is this work?

Are there challenges?

How are we working together?

  • 1.01

    1.01

    3

    In partnership with the Government of Canada, establish a new institution designed and driven by First Nations to provide supports to First Nations in their work of nation- and governance-rebuilding and boundary resolution in accordance with First Nations laws, customs and traditions.
    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    2
    1

  • 1.02

    1.02

    1

    Shift from short-term transactional arrangements to the co-development of long-term agreements that recognize and support reconciliation, self-determination, decision-making and economic independence.
    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    3
    3
    1

  • 1.03

    1.03

    2

    Utilize sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act to complete and implement government-to-government agreements that recognize Indigenous self-government and self-determination.
    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    3
    3
    3

  • 1.04

    1.04

    1

    Co-develop with Indigenous Peoples a new distinctions-based fiscal relationship and framework that supports the operation of Indigenous governments, whether through modern treaties, self-government agreements or advancing the right to self-government through other mechanisms. This work will include collaboration with the Government of Canada.
    Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    1
    3

  • 1.05

    1.05

    2

    Co-develop and implement new distinctions-based policy frameworks for resource revenue-sharing and other fiscal mechanisms with Indigenous Peoples.
    Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    1
    3

  • 1.06

    1.06

    1

    Co-develop an approach to deliver on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement commitment, in which the Ministry of Education and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) will co-develop legislation that requires local education agreements (LEAs) with First Nations where a First Nation wants one, and that requires the application of the provincial LEA at the request of a First Nation.
    Ministry of Education and Child Care
    4
    1
    4

  • 1.07

    1.07

    2

    Update the Bilateral Protocol agreement between the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nation Education Steering Committee for relevancy, effectiveness, and consistency with the UN Declaration to support First Nation students in the K-12 education system.
    Ministry of Education and Child Care
    1
    2
    3

  • 1.08

    1.08

    1

    Recognize the integral role of Indigenous-led post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary system through the provision of core funding, capacity funding and the development of legislation. This includes institutes mandated by First Nations, as well as a Métis post-secondary institute being developed by Métis Nation BC.
    Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
    3
    3
    4

  • 1.09

    1.09

    2

    Work with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and the Urban Native Youth Association to co-develop an urban Indigenous centre that supports the childcare, housing and post-secondary needs of Indigenous learners, and strengthen the capacity of the Native Education College to provide culturally relevant post-secondary opportunities for urban Indigenous learners.
    Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
    3
    3
    3

  • 1.10

    1.10

    1

    Co-develop modernized emergency management legislation (replacing the Emergency Program Act) with First Nations.
    Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
    3
    3
    1

  • 1.11

    1.11

    5

    Support inclusive regional governance by advancing First Nations participation in regional district boards.
    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
    0
    0
    0

  • Action

    1.01

    1.01

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    In partnership with the Government of Canada, establish a new institution designed and driven by First Nations to provide supports to First Nations in their work of nation- and governance-rebuilding and boundary resolution in accordance with First Nations laws, customs and traditions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.02

    1.02

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Shift from short-term transactional arrangements to the co-development of long-term agreements that recognize and support reconciliation, self-determination, decision-making and economic independence.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.03

    1.03

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Utilize sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act to complete and implement government-to-government agreements that recognize Indigenous self-government and self-determination.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.04

    1.04

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop with Indigenous Peoples a new distinctions-based fiscal relationship and framework that supports the operation of Indigenous governments, whether through modern treaties, self-government agreements or advancing the right to self-government through other mechanisms. This work will include collaboration with the Government of Canada.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    1

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.05

    1.05

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop and implement new distinctions-based policy frameworks for resource revenue-sharing and other fiscal mechanisms with Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    1

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.06

    1.06

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Education and Child Care

    Description

    Co-develop an approach to deliver on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement commitment, in which the Ministry of Education and the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) will co-develop legislation that requires local education agreements (LEAs) with First Nations where a First Nation wants one, and that requires the application of the provincial LEA at the request of a First Nation.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    1

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.07

    1.07

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Ministry of Education and Child Care

    Description

    Update the Bilateral Protocol agreement between the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nation Education Steering Committee for relevancy, effectiveness, and consistency with the UN Declaration to support First Nation students in the K-12 education system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.08

    1.08

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Recognize the integral role of Indigenous-led post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary system through the provision of core funding, capacity funding and the development of legislation. This includes institutes mandated by First Nations, as well as a Métis post-secondary institute being developed by Métis Nation BC.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.09

    1.09

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Work with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and the Urban Native Youth Association to co-develop an urban Indigenous centre that supports the childcare, housing and post-secondary needs of Indigenous learners, and strengthen the capacity of the Native Education College to provide culturally relevant post-secondary opportunities for urban Indigenous learners.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.10

    1.10

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

    Description

    Co-develop modernized emergency management legislation (replacing the Emergency Program Act) with First Nations.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.11

    1.11

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

    Description

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

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

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