A new reconciliation agreement between Stz’uminus First Nation and British Columbia establishes commitments to work together on community priorities and future land transfers, provides support for economic development, and establishes funding for future environmental remediation activities in Ladysmith Harbour.

New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C.  

First Nations governments financially challenged by the pandemic and natural disasters will benefit from a one-time provincial grant that makes up for the loss of shared gaming revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahousaht First Nation Chief Councillor Greg Louie and Tyee Hawiih Hasheukumis welcomed Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, to their community to celebrate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will help advance long-lasting reconciliation through respect, co-operation, partnership and a recognition of Ahousaht First Nation rights.

The provincial government has introduced two bills that further uphold Indigenous human rights and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Province have renewed a shared commitment to strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation with Métis people in B.C.

‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation and the Province have signed a letter of intent to negotiate a Forestry Reconciliation Agreement that, along with an updated Forestry Fund Agreement, will enhance governance capacity, develop a sustainable forestry program and improve the social, economic and cultural well-being of people in the community.

Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Marvin Yahey, Chief of Blueberry River First Nations, have issued the following update on negotiations to implement the June 29, 2021, ruling of the B.C. Supreme Court: