The British Columbia government and the Kitselas First Nation have reached new agreements to ensure the nation receives direct benefits from the construction and operation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities on B.C.’s north coast.

The B.C. government and the Tsilhqot’in Nation have signed a five-year framework agreement that establishes a shared vision, principles and structures to negotiate a comprehensive and lasting reconciliation between the Nation and the Province.

Premier Christy Clark, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad and senior provincial officials met with the Tsilhqot'in Nation Chiefs this week in Vancouver to begin preliminary discussions around the Tsilhqot'in Title decision, to redress the past and continue building a positive relationship.

The Province will seek input from First Nations and the natural gas industry on advancing the government's long-term environmental management approach through collaboration.

A new pilot agreement between the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) and its five member communities and the provincial government aims to foster a collaborative government to government relationship.

Eight Nlaka'pamux Bands will be better able to support the well-being of their communities and members thanks to investment in a legacy trust of more than $7 million from a revenue-sharing agreement with British Columbia from the expansion of the Highland Valley Copper (HVC) mine.