The New Relationship - Moving Forward into 2008
“History has taught us that we all move forward by moving beyond the positions that have held us back."
– Speech from the Throne,
February 12, 2008
Significant steps are being made towards recognition and reconciliation of First Nations issues in B.C. and to close the gaps that exist between Aboriginal and other British Columbians.
Historic milestones reached under the BC treaty process, reconciliation and economic benefit agreements, land use plans, language and culture preservation, support for Aboriginal learners, and resources for improved health care and housing contribute to strengthening First Nations communities and improving the lives of Aboriginal people.
Moving forward, British Columbia will continue to develop the New Relationship with Aboriginal people and build on the successes achieved in 2007. New initiatives will be implemented, including: fast-tracking treaty negotiations, new legislation recognizing Aboriginal rights to harvest wood for domestic purposes on Crown land, and a framework for Jordan’s Principle to strengthen health services for Aboriginal children and families.
For more information about progress on the New Relationship, please refer to For the Record here.
Current Events – Musqueam Reconciliation Agreement Exemplifies New Relationship
Michael de Jong, Minister of Aboriginal
Relations and Reconciliation, applauds
Musqueam Indian Band Chief Ernest Campbell
as he holds a declaration celebrating the
Musqueam Reconciliation, Settlement
and Benefits Agreement. The agreement
provides new economic opportunities for the
Musqueam people and resolves many years
of outstanding litigation.
For more information about the Reconciliation, Settlement and Benefits Agreement, please click here.
For more information on the Musqueam Indian Band, please click here.
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