Have Your Say on the Constitution!

Posted on March 14, 2022

Kitselas Members, there’s still time to share your opinion on the Constitution. Join our online meeting on March 23 and help shape our future.

In January, copies of the draft Kitselas Constitution were mailed to members and emailed to members for who we have email addresses on file. Copies of the draft Constitution are also available in the Members’ Area of this website and at the Treaty Office.

Online Constiution Workshop

March 23, 2022, starting at 7 PM PT on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696661515?pwd=N3J4Z2hxcnNhM080R2Y0Y0hNZHp0Zz09

Meeting ID: 876 9666 1515
Passcode: 658611

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Stage 4 - Negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP)

Negotiations at this stage will form the basis of the Treaty. The AIP also lays the groundwork for the implementation of the treaty Final Agreement negotiations. In 2013, Kitselas voted in favour of the AIP.

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Current Stage

The Treaty that is concluded at this stage will formalize the relationship between all parties, any legal or technical issues are resolved and any outstanding items are re-opened. At the completion of this stage, a final agreement will be signed that is legally binding.

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

If the Kitselas people vote ‘Yes’ for the Treaty, the plans to implement the treaty are put into effect or phased in as agreed during this stage.

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

The First Nation files a Statement of Intent with the BC Treaty Commission to negotiate a Treaty. Kitselas first signed the Statement of Intent in 1990 as part of the Tsimshian Tribal Council.

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

An initial meeting is held to exchange information, discuss research, identify main issues of concern and determine the readiness of all parties to begin negotiations.

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

This is the agreed-upon agenda that identifies the issues to be negotiated, the goals of the negotiation process and a timetable for negotiations.

Have Your Say on the Constitution!

Treaty Timeline

Stage 4 - Negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP)

Stage 5 - Negotiation to Finalize a Treaty

Stage 6 - Implementation of a Treaty

Stage 1 - Statement of Intent

Stage 2 - Preparations for Negotiations

Stage 3 - Negotiation of Framework Agreement

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