Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement in response to the ‘yes’ vote by eligible voters on the ratification of the Kitsumkalum Treaty and Self-Government Constitution:

Eligible voters are deciding whether to ratify the Kitsumkalum Treaty and self-government constitution.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day:

The Province and seven Carrier Sekani First Nations are re-affirming their shared commitment to implementing a long-term, collaborative vision for reconciliation.

Kitsumkalum First Nation has initiated a Treaty ratification campaign with a ratification date set for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province have completed a transfer of over 700 hectares of land on te’tuxwtun, also known as Mount Benson North, to the Nation, advancing its reconciliation journey.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day:

The Province has secured a mandate to enter discussions with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation, if and when needed, to set out how the requirement of Tŝilhqot’in consent would be integrated with provincial decision-making for mining projects in the Teẑtan Area in the Interior of British Columbia.