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The 1.3 Billion Cubic Meter Problem: Why ‘Treat and Release’ is a Broken Promise to Treaty 8 – Penticton Herald
December 3, 2025 (ANNews) – Treaty 8 Chiefs from Cree, Beaver, Fort Chip Métis, and Chipewyan First Nations communities are gearing up to defend their people against continued damages from the waste “water” produced by tar sands developers. A collective statement declares their opposition that, “‘Treat and release’ remains of critical concern to all First […]
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Financial Benefits of Modern Treaties in British Columbia: Deloitte 2025
November 21, 2025 Xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl ̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) VANCOUVER – The BC Treaty Commission is pleased to share its updated report Financial Benefits of Modern Treaties in British Columbia (2025 Deloitte Report). The financial analysis is clear, modern treaties are transformative drivers of economic reconciliation for First Nations, BC, and Canada, […]
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NAN Leadership Call on Federal, Provincial Government to Uphold Treaty Obligations
November 5, 2025 THUNDER BAY, ON: Gathered during Treaties Recognition Week, leaders from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) reaffirmed their shared commitment to the protection of Treaty and inherent rights. Concern was voiced by leadership during the Fall Assembly over the direction that the federal and provincial governments have taken on decisions directly affecting NAN territory. […]
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Celebrating Sovereignty: Nisga’a Nation Commends Kitsumkalum’s Treaty & Constitution Milestone
November 5, 2025 Nisga’a Lisims Government extends heartfelt congratulations to Chief Councilor Troy Sam and the Kitsumkalum First Nation on the successful ratification of their constitution and treaty—an achievement that marks a transformative step towards self-government and Indigenous sovereignty. “With an overwhelming majority of Kitsumkalum members voting in favour of both the constitution and the […]
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Ontario Observes Treaties Recognition Week 2025
November 03, 2025 Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, issued the following statement to mark the 10th annual Treaties Recognition Week: “Treaties Recognition Week, marked each year during the first week of November, is a time to learn […]
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Kitsumkalum First Nation votes yes to a new era of self-government by approving the treaty and constitution
November 3, 2025 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl ̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) VANCOUVER – The BC Treaty Commission celebrates and congratulates Kitsumkalum First Nation (Kitsumkalum) on the successful community ratification of the Kitsumkalum Treaty: A Living Agreement (Kitsumkalum Treaty) and the Kitsumkalum Constitution. On November 1, Kitsumkalum members, community and representatives from the governments of British […]
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Anishinabek Nation releases new treaty resources for young learners
Anishinabek Nation releases new treaty resources for young learners ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (November 3, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation marks the annual Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario for the 10th year by launching a new book called, This is my Treaty, aimed at preschool and Kindergarten-aged learners. “This is my Treaty aims to engage learners […]
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Minister’s statement on Kitsumkalum Treaty, Constitution vote outcome
Nov. 2, 2025 TERRACE – Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has issued the following statement in response to the ‘yes’ vote by eligible voters on the ratification of the Kitsumkalum Treaty and Self-Government Constitution: “On behalf of all British Columbians, I would like to congratulate the eligible voters and leadership of […]
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Government of Saskatchewan Approves Transfer of Crown Mineral Rights to Cowessess First Nation
October 31, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the transfer of Crown mineral rights to the Government of Canada on behalf of Cowessess First Nation in support of the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Framework Agreement. Cowessess First Nation will receive a transfer of 58.74 hectares (145.10 acres) of Crown mineral rights. This latest […]
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Ratification vote upcoming on Kitsumkalum Treaty, constitution
Oct. 27, 2025 TERRACE – Eligible voters are deciding whether to ratify the Kitsumkalum Treaty and self-government constitution. Voting options are online, telephone or at the in-person poll on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. In June 2024, the chief negotiators from all three parties — Kitsumkalum First Nation (Kitsumkalum), the Government of Canada, and the Government […]
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