Tsilhqot’in nation signs deal with B.C. on path to securing resources: chief
VANCOUVER — The Tsilhqot’in nation’s five-year agreement with British Columbia outlining land and resource negotiations has set the stage for settling with the federal government, says the aboriginal group’s tribal chairman.
Joe Alphonse said Friday’s accord provides a framework for the Williams Lake-based nation to begin talks to improve the lives of its members in six communities.
The agreement covers eight areas including culture and language, children and families, healthy communities, justice, education and training, lands and resources, and economic development.
Crown land within the Tsilhqot’in territory will be part of negotiations but private lands will not be involved.