Treaty making cannot be done in isolation. Everyone has a role in reconciliation, including the public. It requires the will of communities to initiate change, to embrace the process of moving forward as British Columbians in a new relationship.
Although the three parties conduct negotiations, the public has a number of important roles and ways to be involved in the BC treaty negotiations process. Learning about the BC treaty negotiations process — and becoming informed about important local issues and our shared history — is a responsibility that must be taken seriously by all British Columbians and Canadians.
Non-aboriginal interests are represented at the negotiation table by British Columbia and Canada. Another important feature of negotiations is the participation of Municipalities and Regional Districts. Intergovernmental relationship between Municipalities/ Regional Districts and First Nations will be an important part of treaties.