Kitselas’ Timeline to Treaty

Posted on May 5, 2021

The draft Treaty (Final Agreement) has 29 chapters. Chapters are a good way to negotiate a Treaty, but difficult to explain it.

The Treaty is made up of five main parts. Each of the five main parts will be focused on for two-three months, starting with Lands.

Lands – The land and resources we will own
Self-Government – How we as a people will govern our lands and our people
Finances – How we will pay for our government and provide services for our people
Treaty and Aboriginal Rights – How we will keep and practice our historical and current aboriginal rights
Canada, BC and Local Government – How we will be equal with and work with our neighbours

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Kitselas’ Timeline to Treaty

Treaty Timeline

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Stage 4 - Negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP)

Negotiations at this stage will form the basis of the Treaty. The AIP also lays the groundwork for the implementation of the treaty Final Agreement negotiations. In 2013, Kitselas voted in favour of the AIP.

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Current Stage

The Treaty that is concluded at this stage will formalize the relationship between all parties, any legal or technical issues are resolved and any outstanding items are re-opened. At the completion of this stage, a final agreement will be signed that is legally binding.

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

If the Kitselas people vote ‘Yes’ for the Treaty, the plans to implement the treaty are put into effect or phased in as agreed during this stage.

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

The First Nation files a Statement of Intent with the BC Treaty Commission to negotiate a Treaty. Kitselas first signed the Statement of Intent in 1990 as part of the Tsimshian Tribal Council.

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

An initial meeting is held to exchange information, discuss research, identify main issues of concern and determine the readiness of all parties to begin negotiations.

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

This is the agreed-upon agenda that identifies the issues to be negotiated, the goals of the negotiation process and a timetable for negotiations.

Kitselas’ Timeline to Treaty

Treaty Timeline

Stage 4 - Negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP)

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

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