Te'mexw Treaty Association facts for kids

The Te'mexw Treaty Association is a group of First Nations communities in British Columbia, Canada. Their name, "Te'mexw," comes from the Halkomelem language and means 'land' or 'earth'. This association works together to negotiate important agreements, called treaties, with the governments of British Columbia and Canada. These treaties are about land, resources, and how First Nations can govern themselves.

The Te'mexw Treaty Association is made up of First Nations whose ancestors signed earlier agreements known as the Douglas Treaties in the 1850s. These new negotiations are a way to update and create modern agreements that reflect the rights and needs of today's First Nations communities.

Understanding the Treaty Process

The Te'mexw Treaty Association is part of the BC Treaty Process. This is a special way for First Nations, the government of British Columbia, and the government of Canada to talk and agree on how land and resources should be shared and managed. It's also about recognizing the rights of First Nations to govern their own communities.

The BC Treaty Process has several stages. The Te'mexw Treaty Association has reached Stage 5. This means they are in the final steps of negotiating their agreements. They are working on the details of their future treaties, which will cover things like land ownership, how they use resources, and how they will govern themselves.

Member First Nations

The Te'mexw Treaty Association includes several important First Nations communities. These communities work together to achieve their shared goals in the treaty process. Here are the First Nations that are part of the association:

See also

• List of tribal councils in British Columbia