An agreement with the B.C. government will enable the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations to share revenue from the Haa-ak-suuk Creek Power Project.

A treaty planning resource guide developed jointly by B.C., Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Yuulu?l?at? (Ucluelet First Nation) and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) has received a national planning award.

PRINCE GEORGE – B.C.’s new Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister, John Rustad, will celebrate National Aboriginal Day at two events in Prince George and Burns Lake.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong recognized government's success in signing 18 non-treaty agreements with First Nations, surpassing goals set out in the BC Jobs Plan.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong released the following statement in response to Wednesday's yes vote by Kitsumkalum First Nation members regarding the ratification of their Agreement in Principle (AIP):

A new agreement will create economic opportunities for the Kaska Dena First Nations in northern B.C. in advance of a treaty.

A new agreement between the B.C. government and the Ktunaxa Nation Council will support economic development and job creation in the West Kootenay region and provide benefits to the Ktunaxa Nation in advance of a treaty.