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Incremental Treaty Agreements

Last updated on May 13, 2024

Incremental Treaty Agreements (ITAs) allow First Nations and the Province to enjoy shared benefits in advance of concluding a full treaty.

An ITA is a legally binding pre-treaty agreement negotiated, under a B.C. generated process, by the Province and First Nation or First Nations at a treaty negotiation table. ITAs build trust among the parties, create incentives to reach further milestones and provide increased predictability over land and resources.

An ITA is not a replacement for treaty. Rather, it is an incremental step that advances treaty-related benefits for the First Nations and the Province prior to a Final Agreement.

The following First Nations have an Incremental Treaty Agreement:

Contact information

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation leads the province's participation for Incremental Treaty Agreements.

Vancouver Office
604 660-2421
Victoria Office
250 387-6121
Toll Free
1 800 880-1022
Email
IRRInfo@gov.bc.ca
Mailing
PO Box 9100 Stn. Prov. Govt. Victoria BC V8W 9B1