Weekly Newsletters
Treaty
Beyond Treaty Troubles: Examples of Successful Sharing
[Editor's note: The 20-year effort to create modern treaties between B.C. First Nations and the federal and provincial governments has not produced many agreements. Underlying the challenge are complex structural relationships between First Nations that more than a century of colonial influence has aggravated.
Treaty Troubles: The Yale Eye End of 17-Year 'Marathon'
[Editor's note: The 20-year effort to create modern treaties between B.C. First Nations and the federal and provincial governments has not produced many agreements. Underlying the challenge are complex structural relationships between First Nations that more than a century of colonial influence has aggravated.
Attawapiskat chief launches hunger strike to force treaty meeting with PM, Queen
OTTAWA–Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence plans to begin a hunger strike in Ottawa this week and continue until Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Queen agree to a treaty meeting with First Nations in Canada or she meets her “ancestors.”
Land-and-cash deal with First Nation seen as treaty precursor
The British Columbia government and a Vancouver Island First Nation signed a business and land deal Friday that is being celebrated as a way to show progress in treaty negotiations that take years to reach final agreements.
Ktunaxa treaty closer after consultations
After seven consultation sessions around the Kootenays throughout October, a deal under the B.C. Treaty Process continues to draw closer for the Ktunaxa First Nation.
What if the Canada-China investment treaty is unconstitutional?
The Canada-China investment treaty (a.k.a. the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement) is a questionable deal for Canada. Most important, it has key implications for the constitutional role of the provinces, first nations and superior courts.
Treaty settlement the only way to end pipeline deadlock
The broken treaty process is a conspicuous illustration of a major impediment to the expansion of British Columbia’s economy. The Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline debacle is its latest casualty.
Learning From Success Emphasized in BC Treaty Commission 2012 Annual Report
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 10, 2012) - Twenty years after the BC Treaty Process Agreement was signed, the BC Treaty Commission has today released its annual report titled "Learning from our Success".
On 20th Anniversary of Treaty Negotiations in BC; First Nations Summit leaders call for renewed commitment from governments
COAST SALISH TERRITORY, VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2012 /CNW/ - The signing of the BC Treaty Commission Agreement, 20 years ago today, marked a significant moment in the history of the relationship between the Crown and First Nations in BC.
Treaty beneficiaries haven't had raise in 138 years
UOI OFFICES, Sept. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - First Nations parties to the Robinson Huron Treaty haven't seen their benefits increased in 138 years.
