Videos

	Renewed Relationship Benefits Clayoquot Sound – May 2, 2008 On the Esquimalt Nation waterfront, Minister de Jong and five Nuu-chah-nulth Central Region First Nations sign an interim measures extension agreement (IMEA) to promote collaborative management of Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island. The renewed agreement also includes $700,000 in provincial funding. [News release]


	Helping, Healing, Creating Stronger Communities – March 14, 2008 A traditional village site near Chilliwack will be the home of a new and unique Aboriginal healing and wellness village, with $3 million in funding and a transfer of land from the Province. The Stehiyáq Healing and Wellness Village will be operated by the Ch-ihl-kway-uhk Tribe Society, consisting of First Nations in the Chilliwack area. [News release]


	Musqueam Indian Band Reconciliation Agreement – March 11, 2008 Minister de Jong is joined by Chief Ernest Campbell, Elder Elmer George and guests from the Musqueam Indian Band to sign a landmark Reconciliation, Settlement and Benefits Agreement. [News release]


	2007 Year in Review – March 7, 2008 A 2007 Year in Review video showing the partnership between the provincial government and First Nations that resulted in several landmark achievements, marking real progress in the New Relationship.


	Premier's Statement – Speech From the Throne 2008 – February 12, 2008 The fourth session of the 38th parliament was launched with a speech from the throne that lays out new measures to create safe, secure communities, build excellence in education, further strengthen the New Relationship with First Nations, and give British Columbians options to become personally involved in combating climate change. [News release]


	A New Relationship with Maa-Nulth – November 21, 2007 The Premier welcomed the five Maa-nulth First Nations on November 21 to celebrate the introduction of legislation for Vancouver Island's first modern-day treaty. The agreement provides a capital transfer of $73.1 million, annual resource revenue payments averaging $1.2 million for 25 years, and land. [News release]


	Landmark Tsawwassen Treaty Legislation Introduced – October 15, 2007 The British Columbia treaty process reached a historic milestone today with the introduction of Tsawwassen First Nation settlement legislation in the legislature. [News release]


	Creating Clean, Green Power – October 4, 2007 Premier Campbell attended a ceremonial bridge crossing and blessing of the East Toba/Montrose Premier Campbell attended a ceremonial bridge crossing and blessing of the East Toba/Montrose Creek hydroelectric project in the Toba Valley, north of Powell River on October 4.


	The Installation of the Hon. Steven Point as B.C.'s Lieutenant-Governor – October 1, 2007 Hon. Steven Point was installed as the 28th lieutenant-governor of British Columbia on October 1. [News release]


	Celebrating Maa-nulth Final Agreement – September 7, 2007 Premier Campbell participated in a Huu-ay-aht community event on September 7th to celebrate the result of a historic vote.


	Province and Squamish Nation Reach Land-Use Agreement – July 26, 2007 Agriculture and Lands Minister Pat Bell signs an agreement on new land-use decisions with Chiefs Gibby Jacobs and Bill Williams of the Squamish Nation. [News release]


	Tsawwassen First Nation Ratifies Final Agreement – July 25, 2007 Premier Gordon Campbell congratulated the Tsawwassen First Nation at a news conference on July 26 for ratifying the first modern day treaty negotiated under the British Columbia treaty process. [News release]


	Travelling to Treaty: A Visit to the Nass Valley – July 17 – 18, 2007 Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Michael de Jong arrived in the Nisga ’a Nation on July 17, 2007 for a two-day tour to see first-hand what life is like for the Nisga ’a people since they signed British Columbia’s first modern-day treaty in 2000. [Read more]


	$1.2 million Funding Announcement for the Revitalization of First Nations Language and Culture – June 21, 2007 Minister de Jong and First Nations representatives announce $1.2 million in funding to support the revitalization of First Nations languages and culture in B.C. at a National Aboriginal Day celebration event. [News release]


	First-ever Tripartite First Nations Health Plan Signed – June 11, 2007 Premier Campbell, Federal Health Minister Tony Clement and the B.C. First Nations Leadership Council signed Canada's first-ever Tripartite First Nations Health Plan on June 11, 2007. [News release]


	Honouring Aboriginal Artists – June 5, 2007 Six B.C. First Nations artists who translate their stories and language into paintings, carvings, photography, sculptures and weaving were honoured by Premier Campbell on June 5, 2007, at the first annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art. [News release]


	Launch of Internship Program for Aboriginal Youth – May 28, 2007 Ministers Chong and de Jong, along with representatives from Métis Nation BC and the Unified Aboriginal Youth Collective, announce the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program. [News release]


	Showcasing B.C.'s Culture and Heritage at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre – May 10, 2007 Premier Campbell toured the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler on May 10, 2007. The 30,400 square foot complex is being created by the Squamish and Lil'wat people and will showcase the history, creative works and culture of both First Nations.


	$65-million Aboriginal Post-secondary Strategy – April 24, 2007 The Province has launched a new $65-million Aboriginal post-secondary strategy to help Aboriginal students to start, stay in and succeed in post-secondary education and training. Premier Gordon Campbell made the announcement at a ceremony in the legislature on April 24th. [News release]


	Blueberry River First Nations Resource Agreements – April 17, 2007 The Province and Blueberry River First Nations have achieved four long-term agreements that establish ways to work together and support economic certainty for the resource industry in B.C.'s northeast region. [News release]


	$9.5 million for First Nations Health – April 10, 2007 The Province appointed Dr. Evan Adams as its first-ever Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor and is also providing $9.5 million to the First Nations Leadership Council to improve First Nations health. [News release]


	A New Vision for Coastal B.C.: One Year Later – April 2, 2007 Minister of Agriculture and Lands Pat Bell; Art Sterritt, Executive Director of Coastal First Nations and Dallas Smith, Chair of KNT First Nations, discuss milestones and progress in the year since the announcement of Coastal Land Use Decision and look ahead to the future. [News release]


	Premier's Statement – Speech From the Throne 2007 – February 13, 2007 The Throne Speech outlines elements of the Province’s Pacific Leadership Agenda, an agenda crucial to achieving the Five Great Goals, for a Golden Decade. One of the elements is to lead Canada in Partnership with First Nations. [Read more]


	2010 Aboriginal Business Summit – February 1, 2007 Premier Gordon Campbell gave the keynote address at the 2010 Aboriginal Business Summit in Vancouver on February 1, 2007.


	Working Together to Welcome the World – February 1, 2007 Premier Gordon Campbell spoke at the official unveiling of the logo for the Four Host First Nations (FHFN) of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games at the 2010 Aboriginal Business Summit on February 1.


	Supporting B.C. Women – January 29, 2007 Premier Campbell joined representatives of Bell Canada and the Minerva Foundation at the announcement of Bell's $500,000 contribution to the foundation's Combining Our Strength program, which works to build mentoring relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in B.C.


	The BC First Nations Economic Development Forum – January 17, 2007 Premier Campbell addressed the B.C. First Nations Community Economic Development Forum in Richmond on January 17, 2007. The theme of the event was "Restoring a Working Culture".


	$120M for Coast Economic Development & Conservation – January 21, 2007 Premier Gordon Campbell joined federal Environment Minister John Baird to announce funding towards the Conservation Investments and Incentives Initiative (CIII) fund, to support the economic and environmental sustainability of the historic BC Coast. [News release]


	Tsay Keh Dene Band and Kwadacha Nation – Agreement Settles Decades of Flooding Impacts – December 12, 2006 Historical Footage The Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro have reached Agreements in Principle (AIP) with the Tsay Keh Dene Band and the Kwadacha Nation that will address the impacts of flooding from the Williston Reservoir on these First Nations in the Peace River Valley region. [News release]


	Maa-Nulth First Nations Final Agreement Initialled – December 9, 2006 Premier Gordon Campbell, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and five Chiefs representing the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island witnessed the joint initialling of the third Final Agreement reached under the British Columbia treaty process on December 9, 2006. [News release]


	Final Agreement initialled with Tsawwassen First Nation – December 8, 2006 Premier Gordon Campbell, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, and Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird witnessed the joint initialling of the first Lower Mainland Final Agreement reached under the British Columbia treaty process. [News release]


	Songhees and Esquimalt Nations – Proposed Settlement Resolves Victoria Land Claim – November 18, 2006 Minister de Jong, Federal Minister Prentice, Chief Andy Thomas of the Esquimalt Nation and Chief Robert Sam of the Songhees First Nation gather to initial a proposed settlement that would resolve a reverse-based claim relating to a parcel of land in downtown Victoria. [News release]


	Lheidli T’enneh Final Agreement Initialled – October 29, 2006 Joint initialling of the first Final Agreement reached under the British Columbia Treaty Process. [News release]


	$4 Million for Haida Heritage Centre – July 13, 2006 The Province has contributed $4 million towards the Haida Heritage Centre at Qay’llnagaay project, which will become an international tourism destination showcasing Haida art and culture. [News release]


	Historic First Nations Education Jurisdiction Agreement – July 5, 2006 A historic agreement that will lead to recognition of First Nations’ jurisdiction over First Nations’ education in British Columbia is signed on July 5, 2006. [News release]


	Haisla Totem Pole Repatriation – National Aboriginal Day – June 21, 2006 A ceremony celebrates the return of a Haisla Nation totem pole on the 10th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day. [News release]


	Premier's Statement on the New Relationship with Aboriginal People – May 4, 2006 Premier Campbell rose in the Legislature on May 4, 2006, to reaffirm the B.C. Government’s commitment to the Kelowna Accord and its constructive, new government to government relationship, based on mutual respect, recognition, and reconciliation. [News release]


	Closing Remarks at First Ministers' Meeting – November 25, 2005 Premier Campbell’s closing remarks at the First Ministers’ Meeting on the New Relationship with First Nations held in Kelowna, BC.


	Opening Remarks at First Ministers’ Meeting – November 24, 2005 Premier Campbell’s opening remarks at the First Ministers’ Meeting on the New Relationship with First Nations held in Kelowna, BC.