Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Factsheets

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nanaimo Daily News letter

I am writing you today to express my disappointment about a letter to the editor published Wednesday, March 27, in your online edition. read more

Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:52 PM

FACTSHEET: Non-treaty agreements with First Nations

A key part of the BC Jobs Plan is government's commitment to improving opportunities and resources for First Nations to participate in resource activity in their traditional territory. read more

Monday, March 25, 2013 12:40 PM

FACTSHEET: Treaties with First Nations

Treaties are a comprehensive settlement of Aboriginal rights and title which, unlike most non-treaty agreements, include the full participation and cost-sharing of the federal government. read more

Monday, March 25, 2013 12:30 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Meaningful consultation equals good business in B.C.

This past week, B.C. celebrated an agreement with the Kaska Dena Council in northwestern B.C. that will provide greater certainty about how resource development can proceed in more than 10 per cent of the province. read more

Friday, May 18, 2012 9:47 AM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: As K'ómoks signs AIP, treaty process is going strong

On March 24, I had the honour of joining representatives of the K'ómoks First Nation, federal minister John Duncan and other dignitaries to sign the K'ómoks First Nation's Agreement-in-Principle. read more

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:00 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C. benefits from innovative First Nations partnerships

As 2011 draws to a close, Canadians have been confronted by stark examples of poverty in First Nations communities. We've also seen that solutions do not come easily. read more

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:00 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Many paths to reconciliation

There is no more urgent or important goal for our government than ensuring British Columbians have access to the jobs and other economic opportunities needed to support their families. read more

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:04 AM