There's never been a better time to Buy BC and support local growers, producers and the food we love right here in BC.  Explore Buy BC products
Government of B.C. Government of B.C. Government of B.C. Government of B.C. BC Gov News
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Live Webcast
  • News  
  • News  
  • By Ministry
    • Office of the Premier
    • Agriculture and Food
    • Attorney General
    • Children and Family Development
    • Citizens' Services
    • Education and Child Care
    • Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
    • Energy and Climate Solutions
    • Environment and Parks
    • Finance
    • Forests
    • Health
    • Housing and Municipal Affairs
    • Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    • Infrastructure
    • Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
    • Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
    • Labour
    • Mining and Critical Minerals
    • Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
    • Public Safety and Solicitor General
    • Social Development and Poverty Reduction
    • Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
    • Transportation and Transit
    • Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
  • Subscribe
Live Webcast
By Ministry
  • Office of the Premier
  • Agriculture and Food
  • Attorney General
  • Children and Family Development
  • Citizens' Services
  • Education and Child Care
  • Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
  • Energy and Climate Solutions
  • Environment and Parks
  • Finance
  • Forests
  • Health
  • Housing and Municipal Affairs
  • Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
  • Infrastructure
  • Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
  • Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
  • Labour
  • Mining and Critical Minerals
  • Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
  • Public Safety and Solicitor General
  • Social Development and Poverty Reduction
  • Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
  • Transportation and Transit
  • Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Momentum builds in B.C. and Haisla Nation partnerships

Share

More from this Ministry
Honourable Christine Boyle

Honourable Christine Boyle

Honourable Christine Boyle

Read Bio

Contact

Email: IRR.Minister@gov.bc.ca

close menu Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Nisg̱a’a, B.C., Canada celebrate 25th anniversary of Nisg̱a’a Treaty

May 9, 2025 9:02 AM
The Nisg̱a’a Nation and the governments of Canada and British Columbia are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement (the Nisg̱a’a Treaty) as a major milestone on the path of reconciliation.
  Read More

Minister’s statement on Kitselas Treaty, Constitution vote outcome

April 11, 2025 8:40 AM
ALL NEWS FROM THIS MINISTRY
More from this Ministry
  • Factsheets & Opinion Editorials
  • Search News
  • Minister's Bio
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Print

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

British Columbia News

Momentum builds in B.C. and Haisla Nation partnerships

https://news.gov.bc.ca/01207

Share

News Release

Victoria
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:30 PM

Share

News Release

Victoria

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:30 PM

More from this Ministry

  • Factsheets
  • Ministry Website
  • Ministry Photos
  • Ministry Videos

Featured Topics

  • Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
  • Reconciliation
  • Indigenous People
  • First Nations Negotiations
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Featured Services

  • Supporting Communities
  • First Nations A-Z
  • Guide to Indigenous Organizations and Services

The Haisla Nation have joined the Coastal First Nations Reconciliation Protocol, a move that will create economic opportunities for the Haisla people and increase certainty over the coastal land base for the First Nation, industry and government.

Haisla's addition to the Coastal First Nations Reconciliation Protocol supports further opportunities in the Northwest. Applicants for tenures or permits will now have a clearer sense of how long it will take to review applications, to help them in their planning processes. For example, when a company is applying for permits for things like log storage facilities or forestry development plans, the protocol lays out timelines within which they can expect a decision from the First Nation, and what level of consultation is required.

Haisla will receive $30,000 per year for the next four years to develop additional capacity to address referrals from provincial agencies.

The Haisla Nation is working in partnership with the B.C. government and private industry regarding the proposed Kitimat liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, highlighted when Premier Christy Clark was joined by Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross in September for the launch of the BC Jobs Plan which includes steps the Province will take to grow a viable LNG industry.

Haisla Nation is the seventh First Nation to sign the Reconciliation Protocol. Through the agreement Coastal First Nations participate in information sharing and recommendations related to resource and land-use, and revenue sharing, including the sharing of atmospheric benefits.

Quick Facts:

Haisla Nation is located at Kitamaat Village, 10 km south of Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel on B.C.'s north coast.

The Coastal First Nations Reconciliation Protocol was originally signed in December 2009 by the Gitga'at First Nation, Heiltsuk Nation, Kitasoo Indian Band, Metlakatla First Nation and Wuikinuxv Nation. The Nuxalk Nation joined the protocol in December 2010.

Since the protocol was first signed, government and the signatory First Nations have partnered to:

  • Complete construction on a new ferry terminal at Klemtu.
  • Create recommendations for a regional clean energy action plan.
  • Develop and implement a model for estimating atmospheric benefits related to coastal forests.
  • Explore new tourism and forestry economic opportunities.
  • Implement a governance forum to co-ordinate project work plans.
  • Develop a consultation framework for land and natural resources.

Learn More:

To learn more about the Coastal First Nations Reconciliation Protocol and to see a copy of this agreement, please visit: http://www.newrelationship.gov.bc.ca/agreements_and_leg/reconciliation.html

For a photograph of Polak with the Chief Councillor and Deputy Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, please visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcgovphotos/5979245593/in/set-72157626169219923

Media Contacts:

Maria Wilkie
Communications Director
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
250 953-3211
250 361-7720 (cell)

Ellis Ross
Chief Councillor
Haisla First Nation
250 639-9361

https://news.gov.bc.ca/01207

Related Articles

Nisg̱a’a, B.C., Canada celebrate 25th anniversary of Nisg̱a’a Treaty

May 9, 2025 9:02 AM

Minister’s statement on Kitselas Treaty, Constitution vote outcome

April 11, 2025 8:40 AM

Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Moose Hide Campaign Day

May 15, 2025 7:30 AM
BC Gov News

Connect with the Ministry

Photos

View the Ministry's latest photos on Flickr.

Videos

Watch the Ministry's latest videos on YouTube.

The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

Government of B.C. Government of B.C.

We can help in over 220 languages and through other accessible options.   Call, email or text us, or find a service centre.

Connect with Us

  • Subscribe
  • Social and RSS

More Info

  • BC Gov
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Government of British Columbia