A12 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, July 5, 2000 | a /

TSHIMSHIAN TREATY PROCESS |

The Tsimshian Nation has called for the Northwest. If these results can be achieved, a
recognition of our rights and the resolution of the treaty can provide certainty for all of us. |

land question for more than 100 years. | |

‘A failure to advance an effective negotiation —

Over that period the Tsimshian ‘process threatens the British Columbia Treaty —
people have been orderly and Ff “Commission process which has been operational
respectful in seeking a formal since December 15, 1993. Some people talk of

agreement with government. court action, some talk of protest, some of ©
violence. We do not want to start all over again,

we do not want negotiations to fail, but we —
want some results too. IF negotiations do not
work, the problems which First Nations face,
the pressures on government and

aod More recently, the courts and the
as] public of British Columbia have
strongly urged that Canada,
British Columbia and First

Nations negotiate treaties ys ae society to recognize and help

rather than resolve . address those

our __ outstanding oy fa < problems will still be

issues through sedwotle nd aa Ny here. The Tsimshian

confrontation — at DS lsum will continue

or litigation. D ign” A) the struggle fo

_ i? si oarews Pry provide for our |

The Tsimshian  jserckert ACR ORG TE TaN future _

Nation _is . aay es Riss generations. =

engaged in treaty “+ nT EY oe

negotiations — with 1A) f Or ink), eS pyri We take this

Canada and British wASSX x NEAR role opportunity —=— to

Columbia. Cy Oey \. x Vy provide. some basic
kes information to the public.

Our Nation is ““"“ “3 We urge you fo become

more aware of First Nation
issues and problems. We also
urge the civic leaders,
industry and — labour
representatives to
voice your support to
government that they
find the way to pick
up the pace - we need
solutions to help the
economic and social

comprised of

approximately 10,000 «
members of the seven

member First Nations
which include: __Kitselas,
Kitsumkalum, the Allied
Tribes of Lax Kw’Alaams, Hartley Bey
Metlakatla, Kitkatla, Gitga’at (Hartley *
Bay) and Kitasoo (Klemtu).

We seek a final treaty agreement *
through cooperative negotiations. =<, pA; status of the
‘Unfortunately, these negotiations are : WeeeeS Northwest. Treaties
growing more and more disheartening toy, Py Bagh cy can be a positive
the Tsimshian people because of the lack of en Ny option for all.
progress. We believe results must provide for our a i
special Aboriginal Rights. They must reflect the ge Bek ees
‘obligations of our Title and results must be If you have any questions, please contact the
demonstrated in a measurable, fair and Tsimshian Tribal Council treaty office at 250-
‘objective fashion which show provisions and 627-8782 or drop in to see us. oo ESS
opportunities for social, economic and ~ Tsimshian Tribal Council

community and improvement, primarily for the ..__- 138-Ist Avenue West a ee
Tsimshian people but also for the citizens of the a ‘Prince Rupert, BC, V8J1A8 el