Realizing the Vision for a Better, Stronger, British Columbia
“Never before in the history of British Columbia has the government focused this intently on improving its relationship with Aboriginal people. The Province is committed to the New Relationship because, quite simply, it is the right and moral thing to do. We all want to live in healthy and strong communities, and by improving and strengthening our relations with Aboriginal people, we are building a better society that we can all benefit from.”
-Premier Gordon Campbell
-Premier Gordon Campbell
Three key components will help the Province and Aboriginal people build positive working relationships: the New Relationship, the Transformative Change Accord, and the Métis Nation Relationship Accord. Each one establishes mutually agreed objectives to achieve long-term societal change.
New Relationship
The New Relationship identifies mutual respect, reconciliation and recognition of Aboriginal rights and title as the foundation for building positive, government-to-government relationships.
Transformative Change Accord
The Transformative Change Accord established a formal commitment by the Province, the federal government and Aboriginal leaders to close the socio-economic gaps in education, health, housing, and economic opportunities that separate Aboriginal people from other citizens by 2015. Métis Nation Relationship Accord
A collaborative agreement between the Province and the Métis Nation B.C., the Métis Nation Relationship Accord identifies mutual objectives to improve relationships and close the gaps in the quality of life between Métis people and other British Columbians. Treaties
The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation negotiates treaties and other agreements that allow First Nations to actively participate in the economy, become more independent and build healthier self-reliant communities, providing improved quality of life for Aboriginal people throughout British Columbia. 
