Christy Clark to visit TNG Title Land Area

Courtesy of the BC Government:

Premier Christy Clark, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad and senior provincial officials met with the Tsilhqot’in Nation Chiefs this week in Vancouver to begin preliminary discussions around the Tsilhqot’in Title decision, to redress the past and continue building a positive relationship.

Premier Clark has accepted an invitation to visit Tsilhqot’in Title land in the coming weeks to understand and experience Tsilhqot’in culture and traditions. Plans have also been made to redress the unjust hanging of six Tsilhqot’in Chiefs during the Chilcotin War of 1864.

The Tsilhqot’in Nation and the Province are continuing to work towards an agreement to reconcile the rights, interests and mutual goals of the Province and the Tsilhqot’in Nation in the Title Area and throughout the Tsilhqot’in territory.

BC Premier Christy Clark said:

“These discussions were a good first step towards strengthening our relationship with the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The important recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada confirms the path forward must be taken in partnership, with respect and recognition. We are committed to taking the next step towards securing a more prosperous, just future for the Tsilhqot’in Nation and all British Columbians - together.”

While Tsilhqot’in National Government Tribal Chair Joe Alphonse said:

“September 3rd was a historic meeting in our eyes as Tsilhqot’in leaders. This October 26, 2014, marks 150 years since we as Tsilhqot’in began a tumultuous relationship with government during the Chilcotin War of 1864. We are optimistic that a different path is possible. The Premier demonstrated the possibility of this on September 3rd, hopefully setting an example for the Federal Governments approach to First Nations rights, goals and interests. We are ready to move forward.”