An understanding signifying the completion of negotiations toward a Final Agreement is signed by Yale First Nation Chief Robert Hope and the Province – November 20, 2008B.C. Treaty Negotiations

A treaty is a negotiated agreement that will spell out the rights, responsibilities and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. The negotiation process is likely to deal with far-reaching issues such as land ownership, governance, wildlife and environmental management, sharing resources, financial benefits and taxation.