Realizing the Vision for a Better, Stronger, British Columbia
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. Reconciliation Protocols
The Province continues the work of reconciliation by seeking success through agreements at the community level. Reconciliation Protocols increase economic and legal certainty for resource and land use, establish a process for shared decision making and create economic opportunities for First Nations communities building a stronger future for all British Columbians.
