BC Treaty Commission

BC Treaty Commission Achieving reconciliation through fairly negotiated and honourably implemented treaties and agreements.

The Treaty Commission has three roles: facilitation, funding, and public information and education. As the independent facilitator for treaty negotiations in BC, the Treaty Commission does not negotiate treaties. This is done by the three parties at each negotiation table: Canada, British Columbia and the First Nation.

This June, join the BC Treaty Commission in celebrating National Indigenous History Month!Throughout the month of June, ...
06/01/2026

This June, join the BC Treaty Commission in celebrating National Indigenous History Month!

Throughout the month of June, we will be sharing information on the ongoing journey of modern treaties in BC by highlighting recent achievements in the made-in-BC negotiations process, economic benefits of modern treaties, community successes, and more.

We encourage you to follow along and listen, learn, and support the efforts for reconciliation as we celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, their rights and contributions.

The BC Treaty Commission congratulates the K’ómoks First Nation on the passage of the K’ómoks Treaty Act in the BC Legis...
05/30/2026

The BC Treaty Commission congratulates the K’ómoks First Nation on the passage of the K’ómoks Treaty Act in the BC Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2026.

“The K’ómoks Treaty Act is a landmark achievement that reflects decades of perseverance, collaboration, and partnership,” said Chief Commissioner George Abbott.

For more information on the K’ómoks Treaty Act read the Treaty Commission’s news release - link in our bio.

05/29/2026

The K’ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) is now officially an Act of the Province of British Columbia

The K’ómoks Treaty Act (Bill 20) has reached a historic milestone. Late this afternoon, the bill received Royal Assent and is now an Act of the Province of British Columbia.

This comes after the bill passed Third Reading earlier today in the BC Legislature, with 53 MLAs voting in favour and 39 against.

This achievement reflects decades of work by K’ómoks members, Elders, leaders, negotiators, and community members who have remained committed to advancing a modern treaty and building a stronger future for the Nation.

Next, we will turn our efforts toward preparations for the federal legislative process, as the K’ómoks Treaty must still be ratified by the Parliament of Canada. Following federal ratification, the Parties will work together to establish an Effective Date and continue preparations for implementation.

05/14/2026

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Nisga’a Final Agreement (Nisga’a Treaty), negotiated by the Nisga’a Nation, the Government of Canada, and the Government of British Columbia. It went into effect on May 11th, 2000.

The Nisga’a Treaty was the first modern treaty negotiated in British Columbia, prior to the establishment of the BC treaty negotiations process.

Today, the Nisga’a Nation continues to exercise their right to self-government and create opportunities to promote the sustainable development of the Nation’s natural resources and to protect and promote Nisga’a language, culture and history.

As we honour this anniversary, we celebrate the leadership and determination of the Nisga’a Nation and a future built on opportunity and prosperity not just for Nisga’a Nation members, but for all British Columbians.

05/14/2026

What is the K’ómoks Treaty?

The Treaty is a modern agreement between K’ómoks and the governments of Canada and British Columbia that remedies the grey legal and economic relationship that we’ve been in for centuries. This Treaty is a modern legal and economic agreement, not restitution for past wrongs.

Why did K’ómoks want a Treaty?

Our lives have been under the thumb of the Indian Act in one form or another since 1876. The Act was drafted to be paternalistic and violent, and treated First Nations Peoples as “wards of the state”. Under Treaty, the K’ómoks Constitution will be our new governing document. It provides a foundation for a renewed relationship between K’ómoks and the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

A Treaty is the highest form of reconciliation between Nations because it encompasses all elements of a reconciliation agreement, like self-government, land, financial compensation, and resources.

The K’ómoks Treaty is a living legal framework and land claim agreement for the Nation. It represents the restoration of our self-determination, freedom from the restrictions and limitations of the Indian Act, and a path forward for our people to collectively self-determine our future.

Support to Date:
BC Treaty Commission
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Kitsumkalum
Kitselas Treaty Office
Tla'amin Nation
Tsawwassen First Nation
Te'mexw Treaty Association

Local Government Partners:
Town of Comox
Village of Cumberland
City of Courtenay
Comox Valley Regional District - Local Government

The BC Treaty Commission celebrates the introduction of the Kitselas Treaty: A Living Agreement (Kitselas Treaty) in the...
04/15/2026

The BC Treaty Commission celebrates the introduction of the Kitselas Treaty: A Living Agreement (Kitselas Treaty) in the Legislative Assembly.

“Today marks a momentous milestone for Kitselas First Nation and the province of British Columbia. After over 30 years of negotiations, the Kitselas Treaty Act is introduced into the BC legislature. The Kitselas Treaty includes several new innovations in reconciliation with Indigenous Nations that are unparalleled anywhere” said Director of Process Mark Smith.

For more information on the Kitselas Treaty Act read the Treaty Commission’s news release – link in our bio.

The BC Treaty Commission celebrates the introduction of the K’ómoks Treaty Act (K’ómoks Treaty legislation) in the Legis...
04/14/2026

The BC Treaty Commission celebrates the introduction of the K’ómoks Treaty Act (K’ómoks Treaty legislation) in the Legislative Assembly.

“The introduction of Treaty legislation represents a new beginning as both the K’omoks First Nation and BC look ahead to a future which promises prosperity and cultural revitalization through economic development and self-determination” said Commissioner Liseanne Forand.

For more information on the K’ómoks Treaty legislation read the Treaty Commission’s news release – link in our bio.

04/05/2026

April 5th marks 10 years of the ʔaʔǰɩnxʷegəs (Tla’amin Treaty)!

The Tla’amin Nation, the Government of BC, and the Government of Canada established a new foundation for their relationship, one rooted in recognition and respect.

Since the treaty took effect, the Tla’amin Nation has made progress in economic prosperity, cultural revitalization, and more.

The BC Treaty Commission congratulates the Tla’amin Nation, the Government of BC, and the Government of Canada on their continued success in the implementation of this historic agreement.

04/03/2026

Today is the 17th anniversary of the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement (Tsawwassen Treaty).

The Tsawwassen Treaty was negotiated by Tsawwassen First Nation, the Government of BC, and the Government of Canada and took effect on April 3rd, 2009. It is the first urban modern treaty in BC and the first concluded through the made-in-BC treaty negotiations process.

This timeline highlights the many remarkable successes that the Tsawwassen First Nation has achieved since its effective date, including housing, economic development, and more.

The Treaty Commission congratulates Tsawwassen First Nation, Government of Canada, and Government of BC on this milestone.

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