The New Relationship Trust will be holding regional meetings throughout BC in September 2006 to present the Trust and gather feedback.
Here is the link for recent events – http://www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/home/events
Background –
In the Spring of 2005, leaders from the First Nations Summit, the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the Province of BC jointly agreed to a new relationship. The New Relationship document outlines a shared vision for BC’s First Nations people, one “based on respect, recognition, and accommodation of aboriginal title and rights.”
The New Relationship Trust Corporation was created in early 2006. Legislation was passed, and a fund containing $100 million was set aside in trust. The Trust was assigned a seven member Board of Directors, with representation from each of the three First Nations organizations, as well as from the Province. One task of the first Directors is to develop a practical Strategic Plan for administering the Trust. This will be done in a way that helps First Nations develop the capacity to participate in the new relationship envisioned one year ago. The fund will work toward carrying out the activities of that strategic plan.
Regional Meetings are open to all members of the public. Check this page often for scheduling updates.
If you can’t make one of our regional engagement meetings, please read our FAQ, then download and print this survey, and mail it in before September 26th, 2006.
Alternatively, you can also call us toll free! 1-877-922-3338
| Masset | August 21 |
9 am – 3 pm | Old Masset Community Hall 348 Eagle Avenue |
| Terrace |
August 24 | 9 am – 3 pm | Muks-kum-ol Housing Society 3120 Braun Street |
| Port Hardy |
August 29 |
9 am – 3 pm | Kwakiutl Community Hall 99 Tsakis Way |
| Fort St. John | September 11 |
9 am – 3 pm |
Treaty 8 Association Boardroom 10233 100th Avenue |
| Port Alberni | September 12 | 9 am – 3 pm | Maht Mahs Gym 5000 Mission Road |
| Prince George | September 13 | 9 am – 3 pm | Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Avenue |
| Vancouver | September 14 | 9 am – 3 pm | Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre 1607 East Hastings Street |
| Kamloops | September 19 | 9 am – 3 pm | Sk’elep School of Excellence 315 Yellowhead Hwy |
| Cranbrook | September 22 |
9 am – 3 pm | St. Eugene Mission Resort 7731 Mission Road |
| Atlin | September 26 |
9 am – 3 pm | Atlin Inn 1st Lake Street |
To RSVP for a meeting near you, call us toll-free at 1-877-922-3338.