After many years of negotiations with the federal government in coordination with other First Nations, we finally have some good news on the tax exemption! Canada is changing their position. First Nations can keep the s.87 tax exemption after Treaty #GNNTreaty #BCTreaty #BCPoli

Met with Senator Brian Francis, Judy White, David Arnot, & Margo Greenwood to discuss our community's challenges, including the lasting effects of 1960s forced relocation, ongoing treaty negotiations with B.C. and Canada. #GNN #BCTreaty #GNN Treaty #BCPoli #Cdnpoli #IndigenousRights

Celeste Haldane presented this morning on her work with the #BCTreatyCommission BC Treaty Commission

#Budget2018 announces non-repayable funding for Indigenous in modern treaty negotiations #SXTA #BCTreaty

The BC Treaty Commission congratulates the
Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation (SXFN) and the Province on a unique transfer of land, licenses, and transition support.

Learn more about this achievement: bctreaty.ca/news-releases

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Same could be said for #ResidentialSchool denialism in 🇨🇦
& The ongoing paper #Genocide dispossessing us from our territories 🌳 🇨🇦 has never #HonoredTheTreaties & is still coercing more #BCTreaty process.
#Wetsuweten proved 🇨🇦 w still use 🪖 force. 🛢️ #cdnpoli #bcpoli

Very interesting discussion today to learn about the essential work done by BC Treaty Commission to support #reconciliation as a convener for treaty negociations, as an enabler for First Nations participation in negociations and as an active organization in public education.

Fantastic to hear from Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane from the BC Treaty Commission at the 5th Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference! 'We are in an era of Indigenous rights recognition' #Rights #Reconciliation #Relationships #BCIROC20

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip @ubcic to @CrownIndigenous “will you be taking down the CCP and IRP policies from Canada’s website in June? A simple yes or no answer... any B.C. rights recognition policy must engage UBCIC and those FNs outside the BC Treaty Commission process” Justin Trudeau

Sept. 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We were joined by two speakers, Max Dokuchie from FNHA, and Celeste Haldane, from BC Treaty Commission, who spoke with the firm about the process of truth and reconciliation with First Nations communities.

The Gwa’sala–‘Nakwaxda’wx Nations (GNN) are seeking applications for a treaty coordinator position. The successful candidate will work in an executive level capacity and report to the Chief Negotiator for the Nations
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#cdnpoli #bcpoli #bctreaty

On the 13th anniversary of the Maa-nulth Treaty, we honour & celebrate our relationship with the Maa-nulth First Nations by raising their flags in the BC Legislature. Huuayaht FN Toquaht Nation Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Uchucklesaht & Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ GCIndigenous BC Treaty Commission

Changing and shaking status quo for First Nations. #Team #FNLED #RHS #WorkTogether #Indigeonomics 🌎 City of Vancouver University of British Columbia FNIGC BCAFN BC Treaty Commission FNBC

BC is honouring their First Nations’ languages through their provincial FNLED survey! That’s something to be proud of. More to come. FPCC FNHA University of British Columbia FNIGC BC Treaty Commission Perry Bellegarde BCAFN #BC #FirstNations #FNMI #stats #facts #research #education

On the 15th anniversary of their Tsawwassen Treaty, we congratulate the Tsawwassen First Nation, & symbolize the day’s significance by the displaying of the beautiful Tsawwassen flag in BC Legislature, a powerful affirmation of the enduring relationship between us. GCIndigenous BC Treaty Commission

8 yrs ago, Tla’amin Nation, BC & Canada marked a momentous day—the effective date of the Tla’amin Treaty. We’ve seen wonderful progress towards shared goals as we work collaboratively together. Honoured to see their flag displayed at BC Legislature today! GCIndigenous BC Treaty Commission

The Treaty Commission congratulates the Haida Nation and the Government of BC on the introduction of the Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act.
Read our news release about the Act by clicking the link in our bio.

Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples Submission to The Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs Studying Bill C-15. bit.ly/3mKkHAc

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Grateful for the opportunity to meet today with Celeste Haldane and Sashia Leung of the BC Treaty Commission Commission with other members of the BC United Caucus to hear about the progress being made with First Nations on treaty negotiations in BC. #bcpoli