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Capital Regional District 2019 Forum of All Councils Summary Report
Publisher: Capital Regional District
Author: Alderhill Planning Inc.
Subject(s):
Posting Date: December 30, 2019
Year Published: 2019
Abstract:
On November 30, 2019, more than 70 leaders from First Nations and local governments in the Capital Regional District (CRD) convened at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria, B.C.) for a Forum of All Councils. Please see Appendix A: Participants for an overview of First Nations, municipalities and electoral areas in attendance. Brought together by the CRD First Nations Relations Division, and guided by Lək̓ʷəŋən protocols, the group spent the day learning from each other and strengthening relationships across the region. A full agenda for the day can be found at the end of this Summary Report as Appendix B.
Informed by the CRD’s Statement of Reconciliation, the day was divided into three topics: governance (self-determination), shared prosperity, and relationship to land and water. On governance, John Jack and Russel Dyson spoke about the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s (ACRD) experiences after the Maa-Nulth Treaty came into effect and representatives from the signatory communities joined the ACRD’s Board of Directors. Regarding shared prosperity, Bruce Williams provided information about the South Island Prosperity Partnership. The Lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers and performers from the Pacheedaht Nation shared their cultures with participants through songs, dances, and oral history. The rest of the day was split between networking activities, guided small group dialogue, and plenary comments.
It is clear from the Forum that there is a strong desire on behalf of First Nations and local governments in the CRD to work together in meaningful, respectful ways on issues of common interest. Participants identified key areas where they would like to collaborate, some of the challenges they face, and proposed tools needed to facilitate collective action. In particular, there is a strong desire to collaborate on land use planning and large infrastructure projects in order to ensure care of the environment and community members.
This forum was the first in the region of this type and scope, and the CRD hopes to hold the next one in 2020. This report will be shared with participants, the CRD First Nations Standing Committee, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
Informed by the CRD’s Statement of Reconciliation, the day was divided into three topics: governance (self-determination), shared prosperity, and relationship to land and water. On governance, John Jack and Russel Dyson spoke about the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s (ACRD) experiences after the Maa-Nulth Treaty came into effect and representatives from the signatory communities joined the ACRD’s Board of Directors. Regarding shared prosperity, Bruce Williams provided information about the South Island Prosperity Partnership. The Lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers and performers from the Pacheedaht Nation shared their cultures with participants through songs, dances, and oral history. The rest of the day was split between networking activities, guided small group dialogue, and plenary comments.
It is clear from the Forum that there is a strong desire on behalf of First Nations and local governments in the CRD to work together in meaningful, respectful ways on issues of common interest. Participants identified key areas where they would like to collaborate, some of the challenges they face, and proposed tools needed to facilitate collective action. In particular, there is a strong desire to collaborate on land use planning and large infrastructure projects in order to ensure care of the environment and community members.
This forum was the first in the region of this type and scope, and the CRD hopes to hold the next one in 2020. This report will be shared with participants, the CRD First Nations Standing Committee, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
Local Government(s):
First Nation(s):
- Beecher Bay First Nation (Sc'ianew Cheanuh)
- Esquimalt Nation (Is-Whoy-Malth)
- Malahat First Nation (MÁLEXEL)
- Pacheedaht First Nation ()
- Pauquachin First Nation (BO?E?EN)
- Penelakut Tribe (Spune’luxutth)
- Songhees First Nation (Songhish)
- Tsartlip First Nation (W?JO?E?P )
- Tsawout First Nation (S?ÁUTW?)
- Tseycum First Nation (W?S??EM)
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