Happy Nisga’a Day! Today marks 26 years since the Nisga’a Treaty came into effect.
As the first modern treaty in our province, it is a landmark in the relationship between B.C., Canada and Nisga’a Nation that has helped establish a path towards a shared vision of reconciliation, self-governance, and self-determination for Nisga’a Nation.
As Treaty partners, we are working hard to unlock the promise of prosperity and a stronger future together, for everyone. I’m honoured to see the Nisga’a flag displayed at the BC Legislature.
I want to congratulate President Eva Clayton and Nisga’a Nation on this momentous milestone.
On Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples whose lives have been lost or impacted by gendered and racialized violence.
We stand with family and friends to mourn those taken from us. They are loved ones, matriarchs, leaders, grandmothers, mothers, aunties, daughters, sisters and friends.
We honour them by our actions—by taking on systemic barriers—whether they be in policing, the courts, the health system and more. We honour them by supporting and working with Indigenous leaders.
Congratulations to Angela Wesley for stepping into the role of BC Treaty Commissioner! Angela joins us at an exciting moment with both the K’ómoks and Kitselas treaties in front of the legislature and we look forward to having her expertise on the BC Treaty Commission.
Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/33695
Great to sit down with leadership from @tsilhqotin_national_government for our annual government-to-government meeting to discuss progress on shared goals.
We heard powerful stories on improving child and family services, work on wellness and treatment through Red Road recovery centre, economic development opportunities, care for wildlife through the guardian program, and supporting salmon in the Chilco River by emergency restoration to Farwell Canyon.
This year marks 12 years since Tŝilhqot’in had title recognized over their lands and we are proud to be implementing this work through our partnership.
The Kwetlal, or camas, are in bloom, and it’s gorgeous. A historically important food source for the Lekwungen people, these plants thrive in the Garry oak ecosystem on the southern end of Vancouver Island, and are steps away from the B.C. Legislature. A wonderful break from the debate.
I love BC Books, authors and publishers! It’s BC Book Day today, and I caught up with George Abbott, our Chief Treaty Commissioner to celebrate his book ‘Unceded, Understanding BC’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now.’ Well worth a read!
Two Treaty introductions in two days!
I’m proud to stand alongside my colleagues and local governments and many others in support of the Kitselas First Nation Treaty with B.C. and Canada. This Treaty if approved by all parties will advance the nation and unlock opportunity and prosperity for Kitselas members and all people in the North West. More work to be done - but another very good day!
Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/33624
Yesterday, our government introduced the K’ómoks Treaty Act — a landmark step forward for reconciliation and economic stability in British Columbia.
Modern treaties create a foundation for sustainable growth and provides clarity for all British Columbians. Thank you to Elected Chief Councillor Nicole Rempel for her tireless leadership and the K’ómoks First Nation on this historic achievement.
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