The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation has signed a new agreement with the provincial government that both parties hope will create a pathway through future reconciliation negotiations.
B次元官网网址淭he signing of this important document represents 19 years of discussions,B次元官网网址� Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Chief Moses Martin said through an Oct. 14 statement announcing the agreement. B次元官网网址淲e are pleased that we are finally moving forward on the path of reconciliation.B次元官网网址�
The announcement explains that the hisiikcumyin pathway agreement will be focused around economic diversification and community-based job creation, tribal park stewardship, shared management and collaboration of portions of Meares Island and Opitsaht, language preservation and revitalization and the Tla-o-qui-aht Land Vision.
B次元官网网址淗isiikcumyin (pronounced [his-SEEK-to-me-un]) is a Tla-o-qui-aht phrase that translates as B次元官网网址榯he way we should go,B次元官网网址橞次元官网网址� the announcement states. B次元官网网址淭he name of the agreement underscores the partnership the Province and the Nation are committing to in order to move forward together on matters vital to a prosperous future for both B.C. and Tla-o-qui-aht.B次元官网网址�
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Murray Rankin touted the new agreement as B次元官网网址渁 crucial guide on our shared journey to reconciliation,B次元官网网址� adding that collaboration will be paramount to its success.
B次元官网网址淥ur work together must live up to the name of the agreement, that we will work together,B次元官网网址� Rankin said. B次元官网网址淲e will work side by side on matters like economic development and environmental protection B次元官网网址� items vital to the Nation and everyone in the region.B次元官网网址�
The announcement suggests the agreement will provide a baseline for future agreements.
B次元官网网址淭his framework of priorities will help create a foundation for collaboratively developing economic and conservation-oriented opportunities that benefit the Tla-o-qui-aht people and the other communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island,B次元官网网址� it reads. B次元官网网址淭he hisiikcumyin agreement also lays a foundation for B.C. and Tla-o-qui-aht to open discussions with Canada to negotiate a tripartite agreement implementing Tla-o-qui-aht title, rights and self-government.B次元官网网址�
The Tla-o-qui-aht Nation is a member of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and has about 1,200 members on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Honoured to witness signing of the hisiikcumyin pathway agreement, a tribute to current & past leaders and to the commitment of Chief Moses Martin, , & . Waiting now for federal gov't to join.
B次元官网网址� Gord Johns (@GordJohns)
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