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Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 20:30:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Party of Citizens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: warren cloud <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [First_Nations_Skyvillage] Re: Protecting Knowledge: B.C. APPROVES
AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE WITH FIRST NATION
On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, warren cloud wrote:
> I do not know who you are, but your language and attitude are not decent.
This bull-shit forked-tongue talk coming from the SUBJUGATORS OF FIRST
NATIONS is NOT DECENT.
Did the White Man teach you to talk like a 'cupid stunt'?
POC
> Many people work everyday to improve the status and rights of Native peoples
> without using foul language and insults. Elders would not appreciate your
> conduct here.
>
>
> >From: Party of Citizens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >CC: first nations [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Subject: Re: Protecting Knowledge: B.C. APPROVES AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE
> >WITH FIRST NATION
> >Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 19:32:21 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >Who the hell do you think you are fooling? The operative word is NATION
> >and as "nations' these ass-holes are fucking you into oblivion. You will
> >have NO nation until you have a seat in the UN with other Pacific Island
> >First Nations who have something the world calls .... BALLS!!!!!
> >
> >POC
> >
> > ********* <http://www.geocities.com/partyofcitizens> **********
> >
> >On Wed, 25 Jun 2003, Don wrote:
> >
> > > http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/nrm news releases/2003TNO0023-000602.htm
> > >
> > > Printer-friendly version
> > > <http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/nrm news releases/2003TNO0023-000602.htm#>
> > > <http://www.gov.bc.ca/com/down>
> > >
> > > Backgrounder(s) & FactSheet(s): Backgrounder
> > >
> ><http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/nrm news releases/2003TNO0023-000602-Attachment1.htm>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > NEWS RELEASE
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > For Immediate Release
> > >
> > > 2003TNO0023-000602
> > >
> > > June 25, 2003
> > >
> > > Treaty Negotiations Office
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > B.C. APPROVES AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE WITH FIRST NATION
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > VICTORIA - Government approved an Agreement-in-Principle, or AIP, with
> > > the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation at today's open cabinet meeting. The
> > > AIP will form the basis of a final treaty with the Prince George-area
> > > First Nation and marks the first AIP that has been approved since the
> > > government took office.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "The government is committed to negotiating workable, affordable treaty
> > > settlements that will provide certainty, finality and equality," said
> > > Geoff Plant, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty
> > > Negotiations. "Approving this AIP is a significant achievement in the
> > > treaty process with the Lheidli T'enneh and advances our New Era
> > > commitment to fast-track treaty talks and conclude fair treaty
> > > settlements. This agreement upholds the eight publicly endorsed guiding
> > > principles that British Columbians want and expect modern-day treaties
> > > to represent."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, which entered the treaty process in
> > > 1993, is a group of 304 Carrier peoples whose community is in Shelley,
> > > north of Prince George. They have been negotiating an AIP since 1996.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "This agreement is evidence that the B.C. treaty process is working to
> > > advance negotiations and create opportunities for treaty settlements,"
> > > said Chief Barry Seymour of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. "I am
> > > pleased the B.C. government has approved this agreement. We look forward
> > > to moving into negotiations toward the timely completion of a final
> > > agreement."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The Lheidli T'enneh Community Treaty Council, which is made up of
> > > representatives from the Lheidli T'enneh community, voted in favour of
> > > the AIP last month and recommended that the First Nation chief and
> > > council approve it. Accordingly, the chief and council have passed a
> > > resolution approving the AIP, which completes the First Nation's
> > > approval process.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > An AIP is the fourth step in a six-step treaty negotiations process set
> > > out by the B.C. Treaty Commission. AIPs are not final agreements and are
> > > not legally binding. They set the foundation for negotiations toward
> > > final agreement, with provisions on land, capital transfer, resource
> > > management, culture and governance. All parties have expressed the
> > > desire to move quickly towards final agreement.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Three other Agreements-in-Principle with First Nations have been
> > > initialed and are in the ratification process: Snuneymuxw in the Nanaimo
> > > area, Maa-nulth on central Vancouver Island and Sliammon on the Sunshine
> > > Coast.
> > >
> > > -30-
> > >
> > > For more information, visit:
> > >
> >http://www.gov.bc.ca/tno/negotiation/First Nations in the process/Lheidli Tenneh.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > 1 backgrounder(s) attached.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Visit the province's Web site at http://www.gov.bc.ca/ for online
> > > information and services.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Media
> > >
> > > contact:
> > >
> > > Karen Williams
> > >
> > > Public Affairs Officer
> > >
> > > 250 356-0330 / 250 360-7538 (cell.)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----------------------------------
> > >
> > > 2003TNO0023-000602
> > >
> > > June 25, 2003
> > >
> > > Treaty Negotiations Office
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > LHEIDLI T'ENNEH FIRST NATION AGREEMENT- IN-PRINCIPLE
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Agreements-in-Principle, or AIPs, are the fourth step in a six-step
> > > treaty process. The AIP reflects British Columbia's publicly endorsed
> > > principles that guide provincial negotiations with First Nations and
> > > Canada. A final agreement with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation will
> > > clearly define the rights and obligations of the First Nation in a way
> > > that is consistent with B.C.'s guiding principles. The treaty package as
> > > outlined in the AIP includes land, capital and resources. Canada and
> > > B.C. will share the costs of the treaty package. British Columbia
> > > contributes mainly Crown land and Canada contributes mainly cash.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, which entered the treaty process in
> > > 1993, is a group of 304 Carrier peoples whose community is in Shelley,
> > > north of Prince George. The First Nation is strongly committed to
> > > economic development and business enterprise.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > A treaty with Lheidli T'enneh will:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > * Clearly define the rights and obligations of the Lheidli T'enneh
> > > in a way that is consistent with B.C.'s publicly endorsed
> > > principles for treaty negotiations.
> > > * Provide certainty on lands and resources that will improve the
> > > investment climate in the Prince George region.
> > > * Increase Lheidli T'enneh participation in the regional economy.
> > > * Reduce the First Nation's reliance on government transfers and
> > > phase out their tax exemptions.
> > > * Provide agreement on self-government and co-operative local
> > > government relations.
> > > * Stimulate regional economic growth that will benefit all British
> > > Columbians.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Land
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � The land included in the AIP comprises 3,360 hectares of
> > > provincial and federal Crown land, up to 150 hectares of land that may
> > > be purchased from willing sellers between AIP and final agreement, and
> > > approximately 667 hectares of existing Indian reserves.
> > >
> > > � The Lheidli T'enneh Indian reserves will become treaty lands
> > > that the First Nation will own in fee simple. Fee simple ownership
> > > provides the First Nation the flexibility to manage their lands and
> > > generate long-term economic benefits. The province will ensure that the
> > > terms and conditions of leases and licenses are protected, as stating in
> > > the negotiating principle that "the terms and conditions of leases and
> > > licenses should be respected; fair compensation for unavoidable
> > > disruption of commercial interests should be ensured."
> > >
> > > � Final agreement would allow for the Lheidli T'enneh government
> > > to participate on the board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort
> > > George on an equal basis with other members and enter into service
> > > agreements with local governments as indicated in the negotiating
> > > principle that "treaties should include mechanisms for harmonizing
> > > land-use planning between aboriginal governments and neighbouring local
> > > governments."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Capital Transfer
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � The federal government will make a cash transfer to the Lheidli
> > > T'enneh of $12.8 million, less any amounts used to acquire up to 150
> > > hectares of additional lands on a willing-seller, willing-buyer basis
> > > between AIP and final agreement. This upholds B.C.'s negotiating
> > > principle that "private property should not be expropriated for treaty
> > > settlements."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Forestry
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � B.C.'s negotiating principle that "provincewide standards of
> > > resource management and environmental protection should continue to
> > > apply" is reflected in the forestry chapter. The Lheidli T'enneh will
> > > own the land negotiated in this treaty and will own and manage the
> > > forest resources on their lands, provided the laws are consistent with
> > > provincial standards for private lands. Prior to final agreement, the
> > > parties will negotiate a community forest pilot agreement located off
> > > treaty-settlement land.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Wildlife, Migratory Birds and Fish
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � The AIP respects the provincial negotiating principle that
> > > "hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities on Crown land will be
> > > ensured for the use and benefit of all British Columbians." The public
> > > can hunt, fish and engage in recreational activities in the Prince
> > > Georgearea. Lheidli T'enneh can harvest wildlife and migratory birds
> > > within a defined harvest areathat will include treaty and non-treaty
> > > land, and Lheidli T'enneh hunters will be required to carry andproduce
> > > documentation issued by the Lheidli T'enneh government when harvesting.
> > >
> > > � The AIP clarifies the jurisdiction of the First Nation with
> > > respect to wildlife (migratory birds, fish and their habitats) and
> > > confirms and clarifies the conservation-of-wildlife role of the
> > > provincial minister.
> > >
> > > � The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that aboriginal
> > > people have a constitutional right to hunt and fish for domestic
> > > purposes - but this right is not clearly defined. A final agreement
> > > provides certainty for the long-term diversity and abundance of wildlife
> > > and fish and ensures that B.C. can use, manage and conserve these
> > > resources for all British Columbians.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Environmental Protection and Parks
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � B.C.'s negotiating principle specifies that "parks and
> > > protected areas will be maintained for the use and benefit of all
> > > British Columbians." The treaty will not affect public access to
> > > provincial parks. The AIP provides for the negotiation of agreements,
> > > outside treaty, for Lheidli T'ennehto have a role in park operations and
> > > management in specific parks, to be determined duringfinal-agreement
> > > negotiations. The AIP ensures that provincewidestandards of resource
> > > management and environmental protection will continue to apply. In
> > > addition,Lheidli T'enneh will be able to make environmental protection
> > > laws with respect to treaty lands.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Culture and Heritage
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � In the past, no established process existed for Lheidli T'enneh
> > > or other First Nations to reclaim artifacts and ancient human remains.
> > > The AIP provides a process of reconciliation that respects the First
> > > Nation's heritage and will eliminate the need for potentially expensive
> > > legal action for the Lheidli T'enneh or the province.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Governance
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � Lheidli T'enneh will have powers similar to municipal
> > > government with responsibilities over land-use planning and development
> > > and road-traffic regulation. Lheidli T'enneh will be expected to
> > > contribute to the costs of their own government. As their economy grows,
> > > this will reduce the First Nation's reliance on government funding. The
> > > Lheidli T'enneh will also have authority over such things as fire
> > > protection, public works, business licensing and law-making authorities
> > > to be set out in a governance agreement outside the treaty. Lheidli
> > > T'enneh law-making authority will be put into effect through federal and
> > > provincial legislation. This reflects B.C.'s negotiating principle that
> > > "aboriginal governments should have the characteristics of local
> > > government, with powers delegated from Canada and B.C."
> > >
> > > � Authorities related to land and resource rights, assets,
> > > culture and language will be included in the treaty in order to ensure
> > > long-term preservation of Lheidli T'enneh assets and cultural identity
> > > while providing greater certainty over land and resource ownership and
> > > management.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Taxation
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > � After a transition period, Lheidli T'enneh citizens will have
> > > to pay taxes like all British Columbians, as indicated in the provincial
> > > negotiating principle that "the existing tax exemptions for aboriginal
> > > people will be phased out." Lheidli T'enneh will have law-making
> > > authority for direct taxation of Lheidli T'enneh citizens on treaty land
> > > and, upon agreement with Canada or B.C., over non-members on treaty
> > > land. Transitional provisions will address the fact that the Indian Act,
> > > including the Section 87 tax exemption, will no longer apply.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -30-
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > For more information, visit:
> > >
> > >
> >http://www.gov.bc.ca/tno/negotiation/First Nations in the process/Lheidli Tenneh.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Visit the province's Web site at http://www.gov.bc.ca/ for online
> > > information and services.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Media
> > >
> > > contact:
> > >
> > > Karen Williams
> > >
> > > Public Affairs Officer
> > >
> > > 250 356-0330 / 250 360-7538 (cell.)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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