Reconciliation & Other Agreements
B.C. works in collaboration with Indigenous leaders, government agencies, industry, local government and the public to support reconciliation and related agreements.
Reconciliation and related agreements focus on closing socio-economic gaps that separate Indigenous people from other British Columbians, and building a province where all citizens can participate in a prosperous economy.
The provincial government has a number of key documents that guide the ongoing relationship with Indigenous peoples in B.C.:
Shared vision, guiding principles, goals and objectives
Concrete actions: transforming laws, policies, processes and structures
British Columbia – First Nations Proposed Commitment Document 2015
Métis Nation British Columbia
The Province and the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) have signed a Letter of Intent to renew their shared commitment to strengthening their relationship and advancing reconciliation with Métis people in B.C. The Letter of Intent also commits government and MNBC to phasing out the Métis Nation Relationship Accord II once a new agreement is reached.
Social determinants of health
In March 2016, the provincial government and the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a collaborative approach to addressing the social determinants of health for First Nations peoples of BC Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions that influence individual and group health status.
Reconciliation Agreements
The provincial government's relationship with First Nations in B.C. is based on respect, recognition and accommodation of Indigenous title and rights; respect for each others’ laws and responsibilities; and for the reconciliation of Indigenous and Crown titles and jurisdictions.
The Province has completed several agreements with First Nations in B.C. that create the opportunity for comprehensive and lasting reconciliation.
- Carrier Sekani Tribal Council - 2020
- Cheslatta Carrier Nation - 2016
- Coastal First Nations - Amended 2017
- Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs - 2016
- Haida Nation, Council of - Amended 2016
- Heiltsuk First Nation - 2017
- Lake Babine - 2018
- Musqueam Indian Band - 2008
- Nanwakolas Council - Amended 2016
- Saulteau First Nations - 2015
- Secwépemc First Nations - 2019
- shíshálh Foundation Agreement - 2018
- shíshálh Nation - 2016
- Snuneymuxw First Nation - 2013
- Tsartlip First Nation - 2017
- Tseycum First Nation - 2012
Memorandums of Understanding
MOUs create a more collaborative, coordinated and efficient approach to the management of land and natural resources; and develop new economic opportunities and initiatives that enable First Nations to make progress toward their socio-economic objectives.
- BC Government – UBCM MOU on First Nations Negotiations & other Indigenous Negotiations - 2021
- Nicola Watershed Pilot Memorandum of Understanding (Upper Nicola, Lower Nicola, Coldwater, Nooaitch & Shacken First Nations) - 2018
- Tsilhqot'in Nation Letter of Intent - 2015
- Addendum - 2016
- Tsilhqot'in Nation Letter of Understanding - 2014
- MOU between the Province and UBCM on engagement with UBCM and local governments on treaty agreements, non-treaty agreements and Indigenous Initiatives - 2018
- Sts'ailes Nation Memorandum of Understanding on lands, resources and health - 2011
Off-Reserve Indigenous Action Plan
The Off-Reserve Indigenous Action Plan (ORAAP) outlines the partnership and principles that will guide the work of both parties as they develop and implement the plan. The ORAAP includes a multi-stakeholder, community-driven approach focused on better education and job training, healthier family life, and strengthened cultures and traditions for off-reserve Indigenous people in B.C.
Cut-off Claims
On November 4, 2008, the Province, Canada and First Nations celebrated the settlement of the remaining four cut-off claims in British Columbia. Cut-off claims were the direct result of lands being removed from, or cut off of, Indian reserves in British Columbia in the early days of European settlement.
- Commemorative Scroll - 2008
- Seton Lake Band - 2008
- Gitwangak Band Council - 2008
- Metlakatla First Nation & Laxkw'alaams Indian Band - 2008
Other Agreements
- Agreement on Environmental Monitoring of the Pacific Northwest LNG Project (Lax Kw'alaams & Metlakatla First Nations - 2017
- Ahousaht Protocol Agreement - 2016
- Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Environmental and Socio-Cultural Agreement (Nadleh Whuten First Nation, Nak'azdli Band, Saik'uz First Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation, Tl'azt'en Nation, Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation) - 2015
- Kitselas First Nation Consultation Agreement - 2018
- Klappan Plan (Tahltan Central Government representing the Tahltan and Iskut band councils)
- Kwakiutl Indian Band Letter of Intent on Consultation - 2015
- Lake Babine Nation Foundation Pathway Agreement - 2017
- Lake Babine Nation Interim Forestry Agreement - 2016
- Letter of Understanding regarding a government-to-government process to address finfish aquaculture in the Broughton Area (Kwikwasutinuxw Haxwa’mis, 'Namgis & Mamalilikulla) - 2018
- Lower Nicola Indian Band Highland Valley Copper Mine Revenue Sharing Agreement - 2016
- 'Namgis First Nation Forestry Fund Agreement - 2015
- Nenqay Deni Accord (The People’s Accord) with the Tsilhqot'in National Government - 2016
- Sechelt First Nation (Shíshálh Nation) Government-to-Government Agreement) - 2016
- Southern Dekelh Nation Alliance Hubulhsooninats’Uhoot’alh Foundation Framework Agreement - 2018
- Tse Key Nay Agreement for Reclamation, Remediation and Monitoring of Mine Sites (Kwadacha, Takla Lake, Tsay Keh Dene) - 2008