ANNUAL REPORTS

The 2024 report focuses on achievements made in the negotiations process and reinforces that building healthy, prosperous, self-governing Nations forges a brighter future for all British Columbians and Canadians.

It spotlights the three modern treaties that were initialled in 2024 (Kitselas Treaty: A Living Agreement, the Kitsumkalum Treaty: A Living Agreement, and the K’omoks Treaty: “A Living Agreement”). It also focuses on the Gaayhllxid • Gίihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement between the Government of British Columbia and the Council of the Haida Nation, with the accompanying provincial Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act.

The negotiations process continues to evolve, with new policies on issues like enforcement of First Nations Laws, new mechanisms for the recognition of Indigenous title and rights, the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and positive changes to challenging tax policies.

The 2023 report highlights a feature on Tsawwassen First Nation and negotiation progress including s.87 tax-exemption reinstatement and continuance under modern treaties, advancement of innovative approaches at negotiation tables, and key discussions on the enforcement of First Nations laws. There are four advanced treaty tables on the cusp of reaching key milestones to conclude negotiations. These will be the most comprehensive modern treaties to date, integrating all the recent policy achievements.