The Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government, along with the Government of British Columbia, have reached a settlement agreement that confirms a shared interpretation of important provisions of the Nisg̱a’a Final Agreement.
The agreement resolves a dispute raised by NLG and demonstrates a commitment to resolving treaty disputes in a respectful manner.
The settlement agreement focuses on three main areas:
- Confirming the province will engage with the Nisg̱a’a Nation should they enter into enter into accommodation or reconciliation measures with other Indigenous groups that claim rights and title within Nisg̱a’a Treaty areas.
- Provides clarity on how Environmental Assessment and protection of the Nisg̱a’a Treaty will apply to projects that could impact Nisg̱a’a Treaty rights.
- Clarifies how harvest limits to grizzly bear, moose, and mountain goat will be applied to all harvesters within the Nass Wildlife Area as opposed to just Nisg̱a’a Harvesters.
The Nisg̱a’a Treaty, which came into effect in 2000, is the first modern-day treaty in British Columbia and sets out the rights and responsibilities of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and its treaty partners.
For the full news release, please click here: http://www.nisgaanation.ca/news/immediate-release-nisg%CC%B1a%E2%80%99-lisims-government-and-government-british-columbia-sign-agreement
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