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Elders' Workshop and Lunch Rescheduled to November 2
Elders' Workshop and Lunch Rescheduled to November 2
November 2, 2022    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Elders' workshop and lunch scheduled for October 12 has been postponed out of respect for the passing of Pearl Louie. We extend our deepest condolences [...]
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*Postponed* Open Meeting: Kitselas Chief and Council Treaty Negotiation meeting
*Postponed* Open Meeting: Kitselas Chief and Council Treaty Negotiation meeting
November 23, 2022    
7:00 pm
*November 21 update: Due to a death in the community, the Negotiators Discussion meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 23 at 5:00 PM will be [...]
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Treaty Information Session - November 30 - Taxation and Tax Exemptions
Treaty Information Session - November 30 - Taxation and Tax Exemptions
November 30, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Treaty Team via Zoom or in-person on Wednesday, November 30, for the monthly Treaty Information Session Community Meeting. This meeting will focus on [...]
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Events on November 2, 2022
Elders' Workshop and Lunch Rescheduled to November 2
Elders' Workshop and Lunch Rescheduled to November 2
2 Nov 22
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Events on November 23, 2022
*Postponed* Open Meeting: Kitselas Chief and Council Treaty Negotiation meeting
*Postponed* Open Meeting: Kitselas Chief and Council Treaty Negotiation meeting
23 Nov 22
#_TOWN
Events on November 30, 2022
Treaty Information Session - November 30 - Taxation and Tax Exemptions
Treaty Information Session - November 30 - Taxation and Tax Exemptions
30 Nov 22
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Treaty Timeline

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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.

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