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This Treaty if approved by all parties will advance the nation and unlock opportunity and prosperity for Kitselas members and all people in the North West. More work to be done - but another very good day!

Two Treaty introductions in two days!

I’m proud to stand alongside my colleagues and local governments and many others in support of the Kitselas First Nation Treaty with B.C. and Canada.

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Today is another exciting day here in BC! I will be introducing the Kitselas Treaty to the BC Legislature at 2:45 today.
 
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Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33622

Treaties are an important path to reconciliation and to build a province of togetherness and opportunity for all. Thank you to all members of the K'ómoks First Nation for their perseverance and dedication. What a great day.

So exciting! I just introduced the first new Treaty to B.C. in over 10 years—the K’ómoks Treaty Act. After more than three decades of work between the K’ómoks First Nation, Canada and B.C., the K'ómoks Treaty if fully ratified brings stability, certainty and prosperity for all in the region.

BC Legislature Live Stream YouTube video by Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

So exciting! I’m just about to introduce the K’ómoks Treaty to the B.C. Legislature.

Reconciliation in action!

Watch live here at 1:30 PM

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The B.C. government, the BC Treaty Commission, Canada and the First Nations Summit have much work to do together to build on the promise of treaty and agreement making to build that hopeful future we all want, and I look forward to taking those steps together.

News release: news.gov.bc.ca/33585

And a big thank you Celeste Haldane for your many years in this role advancing this work.

Making treaties with B.C. First Nations leads to greater prosperity, certainty, and togetherness for all of us in B.C.  Congratulations to George Abbott for stepping into the role of chief commissioner.

Residential schools happened—that’s the truth. Previous generations didn’t sign treaties with First Nations—that’s the truth. Our government is committed to doing the work of reconciliation, because doing this together is better for everyone.

There’s a lot of misinformation being shared on social media regarding our work with Indigenous Peoples. That misinformation has even made its way into the Legislature.

Minister Popham, Chandra Herbert, and Kang sitting on a prop ski lift.

Belt buckle that reads “Super, Natural British Columbia”

Our incredible natural spaces, authentic Indigenous experiences, incredible culture, events, and people are bringing more people to see why we love BC, and helping support hundreds of thousands of jobs, and to pay for things like healthcare and education.
 
I love what tourism brings to BC!

Minister Spence Chandra Herbert speaks at a podium at the BC Tourism Industry Conference

Had a great conversation with my colleagues, @annekangburnaby.bsky.social and @lanapopham.bsky.social, at the BC Tourism Industry Conference this week. As a government we’ve set a goal to double tourism revenues to BC over the next ten years.

These Council members work to engage with youth in their communities, implement province-wide initiatives that benefit Indigenous youth, and represent youth voices at the provincial level.

It's always inspiring to meet with young leaders!
 
I had the great honour meeting with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres' Provincial Indigenous Youth Council. PIYC is made up of Indigenous youth from around the province that are actively involved in their local Friendship Centre.

Residential school denialism is hateful and causes harm to survivors and their families. We all must speak out against this hateful rhetoric and continue to lift up truth.

MLA for Cowichan Valley, Debra Toporowski (Qwulti’stunaat) rose in the House today to speak against residential school denialism. Thank you for sharing your and your family's truth, and for your powerful words.

I wish to congratulate the past and present Nisg̱a’a leadership and Elders, and the Government of Canada. As treaty partners we have achieved many social, cultural and economic successes of the past 25 years, and look forward to the good work we will do together in the future.

I’m grateful to have joined representatives from the Nisga'a Lisims Government, BC & Canada in an evening hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia to celebrate 25 years of collaboration and tripartite partnership through the Nisg̱a’a Treaty.

The Nisg̱a’a Treaty, the first modern treaty in BC, marked a turning point in our history, a renewed relationship focused on reconciliation and supporting an even better life for Nisg̱a’a people. It shows us what’s possible through perseverance, partnership, and respect.

Thank you for your work in demonstrating the essence of “putting truth before reconciliation”.
 
Know an individual, group, or organization that’s working to make reconciliation happen? Nominations for the 2026 Awards are now open! Find out more here: bcachievement.com/bc-reconcili...

· Dwight Ballantyne from Maple Ridge
· Deanna Duncan from Klemtu
· Charlene Belleau from Williams Lake
· Kevin Borserio from Daajing Giids
· syiyaya Reconciliation Movement in Sechelt
· Honouring Our Elders Legacy Project Coordinating Team in Smithers
· The Aboriginal Housing Management Association

They do the hard work of facing the truth, and building a future of respect, and prosperity together.

It’s an honour to celebrate some of the people who are working hard to make this meaningful change in BC including:

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 BC Reconciliation Awards!

These awards honour people and groups that are bringing communities together, breaking down barriers, and making a stronger province by leaning into reconciliation.

Province approves Eskay Creek mine, first Declaration Act Section 7 agreement Mines Act permit follows Environmental Assessment Certificate for Eskay Creek mine

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By working in partnership and recognizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples, we strengthen jobs, the economy and generate prosperity for all British Columbians.

Today, with my colleagues, along with Tahltan Nation and Skeena Gold and Silver leadership, we announced the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine is now approved for reopening – a historic first Section 7 agreement negotiated under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

We stand together with Tseshaht First Nation, residential school survivors, and community leaders in condemning the repeated acts of racist vandalism defacing the Orange Bridge in Port Alberni and thank the community for coming together quickly to condemn these horrible acts.

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