Ratification Forum (February 20, 2025)

A one-day virtual session hosted by the BC Treaty Commission.

The Ratification Forum is a one-day virtual session where presenters from different nations share their past and current experience related to the ratification process.

Opening, Welcome and Introduction

• Opening Remarks by Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane
• Opening Prayer by Commissioner Lydia Hwitsum
• Welcome Introduction by Commissioner Angela Wesley

Reflections on Ratification

• Importance of Ratification and Key Messages (PDF) : Mark Stevenson, Chief Negotiator K’ómoks First Nation
• The Work on the Ground: Melissa Quocksister, K’ómoks First Nation
• Ratification Challenges – Sharing the Tla’amin Experience: Roy Francis, Tla’amin Nation

Roles and Responsibilities of the Teams

• (PDF) : Valerie Cross, Tsawwassen First Nation
• (PDF) : Ashley Wright, K’ómoks First Nation

Importance of Leadership Support and Involvement

• Kim Baird, Tsawwassen First Nation
• Clint Williams, Tla’amin Nation

Getting the Vote Out

• (PDF) : Coral Mackay, K’ómoks First Nation
• (PDF) : Amanda van Baarsen, Campaign Consultant

Preparing for the next steps

• (PDF) : Dillon Johnson, Tla’amin Nation
• John Jack, Huu-ay-aht First Nations

Closing remarks and adjourn