Treaty 8 Tribal Association facts for kids
The Treaty 8 Tribal Association (T8TA) is a group of six First Nations from the Peace River Country in northeastern British Columbia. These nations are part of the original Treaty 8. They work together to talk with the governments of British Columbia and Canada about their rights, especially outside of the usual British Columbia Treaty Process.
The T8TA was officially started in 1982 under a law called the BC Societies Act. Most of its money comes from the Canadian government department that works with Indigenous peoples, called Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Who Are the Members?
The Treaty 8 Tribal Association includes these First Nations:
- Doig River First Nation – Located northeast of Fort St. John, BC.
- Fort Nelson First Nation – Located in Fort Nelson, BC.
- Halfway River First Nation – Located northwest of Fort St. John, BC.
- Prophet River First Nation – Located south of Fort Nelson, BC.
- Saulteau First Nations – Located near Chetwynd, BC.
- West Moberly First Nations – Located in the Peace River Country in northern BC.
How They Work on Treaties
The First Nations in the T8TA work together on important issues related to their treaties. For example, the Blueberry River First Nations, which is part of Treaty 8, hired a lawyer named Murray Rankin. He successfully helped them get the first agreement in British Columbia that shared money from natural resources. This means that when resources like timber or minerals are taken from their traditional lands, the First Nation gets a share of the profits.
More Information
- List of tribal councils in British Columbia
External Links
- Treaty 8 British Columbia
