Status of Negotiations

Throughout British Columbia, 59 First Nations are participating in the BC treaty process at 49 negotiating tables. Combined, these First Nations represent about two-thirds of all First Nations people in the province.

Seven tables are now in stage 5 (final agreement) negotiations, and 43 tables are in stage 4 (agreement-in-principle) negotiations. Final agreements have been concluded with the Tsawwassen, Maa-nulth and Lheidli T'enneh First Nations and are now in the ratification process. Sliammon, Yale, Yekooche and In-SHUCK-ch First Nations are actively working towards final agreements (for further information see the Agreements under Negotiation section of this site). Sechelt First Nation concluded an agreement-in-principle but is not currently involved in active negotiations.

For information on progress of First Nations in your area, go to British Columbia Treaty Commission  .

New Developments

Monitor this space for updates on the BC treaty process.

Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement

Bill C-34, the Act to bring the Tsawwassen Final Agreement into effect received Royal Assent on June 26, 2008. Effective Date is targeted for Spring 2009. More...

Maa-nulth Final Agreement

The final agreement with the Maa-nulth First Nations was ratified by BC on November 29, 2007, and will soon be introduced in Parliament for federal ratification. More...

In-SHUCK-ch Agreement-in-Principle

Canada signed the In-SHUCK-ch AIP on August 25, 2007. Negotiators are now working toward a final agreement. More...