The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia have reached a major milestone in B.C. treaty negotiations with the signing of an Agreement-in-Principle.

The Hesquiaht First Nations community of Hot Springs Cove is making the transition from diesel generators to hydropower, with the support of a $500,000 equity grant from the Province of British Columbia.

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement on the recent defacing of signs in the Kamloops area:

The Province of British Columbia and Blueberry River First Nations have agreed to adjourn pending litigation until Oct. 15, 2018, as an outcome of productive negotiations.

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia are working with First Nations communities to develop relevant and effective emergency management training, based on the unique needs of First Nations.

The ‘Namgis, Kwikwasutinuxw Haxwa’mis and Mamalilikulla First Nations and the Province of British Columbia have executed a letter of understanding (LOU), formalizing ongoing talks regarding salmon aquaculture in the Broughton Area.

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement in response to the outcome of the Lheidli T’enneh Treaty ratification vote:

Five new agreements between British Columbia and the Tŝilhqot’in Nation will provide greater clarity and certainty on activities in the Tŝilhqot’in Declared Title area in the Tsilhqot’in (Chilcotin) territory.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $40,000 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, to help establish the Greater Victoria urban reconciliation pilot project.