Semiahmoo First Nation v. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Description
Argues that other First Nations have overlapping claims to Aboriginal title within the Tsawwassen First Nation Agreement and consultation with them should take prior to signing the final agreement.
Examines the use of physical occupation and civil disobedience by Aboriginal peoples to accomplish their objectives relating to land, treaty, and other rights; and examines the impact of the Nu-Chah-Nulth First Nations’ blockade on forest practices in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Case studies of five sets of negotiations: federal self-government, federal health care transfer, Aboriginal Fishing Strategy, bilateral processes with British Columbia, and with third party stakeholders. Each analyzed in terms of will, policy coherence, mandate, and process.
Looks at the initiative of government and First Nations to reconcile Crown and Aboriginal titles cooperatively while building a positive relationship and developing a common business perspective.
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Description
Using case studies provides tips and tools to improve regional level planning and service delivery for First Nations, regional districts, municipalities and electoral area staff where treaties are close to being completed or being achieved. Includes list of resources.
Socio-economic Benefits of Modern Treaties in British Columbia
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte
Description
Used the Community Well-being Index and interviews with leadership in assessment. Also looked at applicability of different measurement frameworks for determining benefits at the community level.
Statement on behalf of the federal government including a snapshot of Canada in 1993: Constitutional changes, land claims, B.C. Treaty Commission, Nunavut, Council of Yukon Indians, self-government and Northern issues.