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    Exclamation (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major treaty

    Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, B.C., Canada move forward on major treaty innovations

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    Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:00 AM


    Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia have signed an agreement that supports new and innovative approaches to modern treaty negotiations in B.C. and advances them to the final phase of treaty negotiations.
    A treaty negotiations memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed at a ceremony in the Leq’á:mel community by the Chiefs from the six First Nations of the Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association (SXTA) and ministers from the provincial and federal governments.
    The new agreement commits to a rights-recognition approach for a treaty agreement, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
    The new approach explicitly recognizes that Aboriginal rights are inherent and cannot be extinguished or surrendered. It also shifts away from seeking a full and final settlement. Instead, this new approach builds a collaborative and predictable ongoing government-to-government relationship that can adapt to changing circumstances over time, as policies evolve or new rights are established by the courts, for example.
    Under this approach, Canada, B.C. and the SXTA have agreed to develop a “core” treaty together. Key elements, such as the constitutional relationship, self-government, land ownership and jurisdiction would be set out in a constitutionally protected core treaty. But administrative and operational policy matters, such as program delivery and government administration, would be included in supplementary agreements, which are more easily amended than current treaties. Some topics may be concluded at a later date, as part of a living document.
    Working collaboratively and developing new approaches to reach agreements is a key part of achieving reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. The MOU puts into practice innovations that flow from federal and provincial government commitments to relationships with Indigenous peoples based on respect and recognition, and guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and case law.
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    Chief Terry Horne, Yakweakwioose First Nation
    Our goal has been to get out from under the Indian Act and to assert our lawmaking authority on S’ólh Téméxw, our land. We do this today for our children tomorrow. Our Stó:lō communities are pleased to be entering into final negotiations on this groundbreaking treaty.”
    Carolyn Bennett, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
    “This memorandum of understanding is the result of years of hard work on the part of the Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association, with the governments of Canada and British Columbia. This is a key milestone towards a treaty that is consistent with Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and to the recognition and affirmation of Indigenous rights.”
    Scott Fraser, B.C.’s Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    “This new partnership with the SXTA launches a fundamentally new approach to negotiating a treaty, one that better addresses inherent Aboriginal rights and self-determination. Our government is serious about creating real change and developing treaties that support lasting reconciliation and lead to healthy and prosperous First Nations communities, for the benefit of all British Columbians.”
    Celeste Haldane, Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission
    “With the signing of this memorandum of understanding, Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association, Canada and B.C. are advancing their nation-to-nation relationship with innovative approaches to treaty negotiations. The B.C. treaty negotiations process is proving to be the best nation-building opportunity for Indigenous peoples in the country through Indigenous rights recognition.”
    Quick Facts:

    • SXTA is negotiating a treaty on behalf of six Stó:lō communities:
      • Athélets/Aitchelitz, led by Skemi (Angie Bailey)
      • Leq’á:mel, led by Mae’xe (Alice Thompson)
      • Sq’ewá:lxw/Skawahlook, led by Shxwetélemel-elhót (Maureen Chapman)
      • Sq’ewqéyl/Skowkale, led by Lexhalten (Mark Point)
      • Ch’iyáqtel/Tzeachten, led by Welí’leq (Derek Epp)
      • Yeqwyeqwí:ws/Yakweakwioose, led by Siyémches (Terry Horne)

    • Members of SXTA communities are Stó:lō (People of the River), with villages located in the Lower Fraser River Watershed between Vancouver and Yale, and concentrated in the Central and Upper Fraser Valley.
    • The SXTA has been negotiating a treaty with British Columbia and Canada since 1998.


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    Not sure where these 24,463 acres being given away are located......perhaps our government would like to inform us!?
    Sounds like our government is also giving them a lump sum payment of $150 AS WELL as a land acquisition fund for buying up private land to add to their treaty territory. Good thing our gov recently streamlined the land act to make this all move faster, behind the scenes.

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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    150 Million... wow.. we are hooped. Horgan and JT will consider that a giveway price
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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    Wtf. All I can say
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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    So, the government gave the Lower Mainland to the natives?

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    What does the Kwantlen Nation think of this. 4 months ago they withdrew from the Stolo Nation. They claim pretty good portion of Surrey, Langley and further. In other words probably close to a fifth of that land outlined. Be interesting
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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    .......fml
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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    Oh be assured they will all group together on this one. This is what happens when you have wishy washy leaders who don't have a backbone. The thinking here is that you keep on throwing more money at the problem and it will go away. Uh in this case no, the hand will always be out stretched asking for more, more and more, till the end of time. One group gets the kid glove treatment, while the next group is told to bend over and to smile. What a country we live in..........

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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    Sirloin and others, I have questions . I take it that in the bottom map the orange coloured plots of land are reserve lands. Is this the 923 acres ? What is with the lands in the red square and that is in the inset map ?
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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    A seemingly small point that is mentioned in that document and has been in effect for a few years is that all gst collected on stolo reserves is directly given to the band. Remember they have Walmart home depot shell gas some smaller restaurants and automotive shops operating on reserve in chilliwack all that gst that is collected is funneled back to directly to them. The only good is first nations are not immune to the tax. They need to pay aswell.

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    Re: (CHILLIWACK/HOPE/MAPLERIDGE) Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw, Canada move forward on major tre

    Wait a minute - I was born in Chilliwack so why wasn't I gifted land and cash yesterday like these People? I guess it's a racial thing and I'm not worthy of that supreme club.

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