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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Newsletter (November 1994)
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
2. 26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda
3. Education Update
5. Assembly Information
6. Resource Center Update
7. Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin - Contributor
- Chief Saul Terry
- Wendy Ancell
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Union ofB. C. Indian Chiefs
NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 1994
Message From The President
we are taking to improve the
situation for our future generations.
The question then i s , ' 'How do we
get rid of the ugly monster of
g e n o c i d e ? " The way to rid
ourselves of this monster is to have
real basic changes in the way that
the federal government deals with
our Peoples.
O u r N a t i o n s m u s t be
recognized - not divided and
controlled. Our Nations' leaders
need to be respected rather than
shunted aside in favor of co-opters.
Our Nations' territorial integrity
needs to be acknowledged rather
than discounted as a non-starter.
A
t a meeting on October 4,
1994, Indian Affairs Minster
Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least
four times per year with the U n i o n
of B . C . Indian Chiefs. W e are
expecting that meetings between
Goodleaf, and his assistants w i l l
o c c u r m o r e frequently.
This
positive development between the
Government o f Canada and the
U n i o n o f Chiefs should lead to a
greater understanding of the issues
between the parties.
It is hoped that in this process
we can investigate i n a m o r e
substantive w a y the colonization
process our Peoples h a v e
e x p e r i e n c e d o v e r generations,
and the decolonization i n i t i a t i v e s
our forefathers i d e n t i f i e d and
NOVEMBER 1994
"We have come through a quarter of
a century without abandoning our
objectives and principles, despite
efforts to convince us otherwise."
So what we seek then is an Indian
Nations-Canada treaty of peace,
recognition and respect, rather than
a treaty o f utter surrender and
capitulation.
When the Government of
Canada says it is going to change its
policy of extinguishment and forge
a new, honest, fair and meaningful
relationship with Indian Peoples,
do they mean what they say, or are
we being set up for t e r m i n a t i o n
and dispossession of our rights
and lands through a new generation
of "Special Words and Tactics"
(S.W.A.T).
I invite you to come explore
these issues at the 26th Annual
General Assembly of the Union of
B . C . Indian Chiefs. We have come
through a quarter of a century
without abandoning our objectives
and principles, despite efforts to
convince us otherwise.
Come join your friends and
neighbors at the 26th Annual
General Assembly.
yours truly,
Chief Saul Terry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
2.
26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda
3.
Education Update
5.
Assembly Information
6.
Resource Center Update
7.
Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin
26th Annual General Assembly
November 22, 23, 24, 1994
3500 Cessna Drive
Richmond, B.C.
"Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective"
26th Annual General Assembly
REVISED DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, November 21,1994
Chiefs Council Meeting
Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22, 1994
8:30 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer and Entry of Flag
9:30 a.m. Ratification of Co-Chairs, Agenda and
Opening Remarks
Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion:
10:00 a.m.
Kemano II
Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta
Discussion
10:30 a.m.
Forestry
Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government
Discussion
11:15 a.m.
Fishery
Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka'Pamux
Discussion
12:00 Noon
1:30 p.m.
2
LUNCH BREAK
Taxation
Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl
Discussion
(Revised Agenda Continued on page 4)
NOVEMBER 1994
Education Update
Federal Negotiations
Our goal in this area is two
fold. In the Federal negotiations,
our intent was clearly stated in the
section 8 of the "Framework
Agreement For Negotiation Toward
Multi Year Education Agreement"
which was signed by our President
Chief Saul Terry and John Watson
Regional Director General for BC
Region.
This section reads as follows.
"The parties agree that the
intent of this Framework Agreement
is to provide a process for the
parties to discuss, negotiate and
endeavour to obtain appropriate
authority, if necessary, to enter into
a new arrangement for the funding
of education for First Nations in
British Columbia."
We have had 10 negotiations
sessions with Department, and one
demonstration/rally. Mr Watson
was present at one of those
negotiations sessions. Chief Terry
has met with the Minister twice
regarding educational issues
(among other issues) and with the
Deputy Minister once.
The agenda issues we have
attempted to deal with include
matters pertaining to implementing
the concept of Indian Control of
Indian Education, the Inherent Right
to Self Government as it pertains to
education, the federal fiduciary
responsibility and trust obligations
pertaining to education, the
repatriation of the scope and nature
of education prior to devolution,
historical D I A N D education
budgets, capital budgets,
establishing needs based education
funding including elementary,
secondary and post secondary
NOVEMBER 1994
education, First Nations jurisdiction
over their citizens regardless of
where they reside and specifically,
formulas for more equitable funding
for Post Secondary Education.
DIAND has offered us nothing.
They have not moved one inch from
the status quo in any of these issues.
Contrary to the understandings as
indicated in the Framework
Agreement, we have been advised
by the Departmental representatives,
that while they are willing to
consider new approaches to
education, any changes would have
to occur within existing budget
levels.
Further they have officially
stated that the Department does not
consider itself to have a fiduciary
obligation to provide for the
Education of First Nations, but
rather they do this as a matter of
good conscience and social policy.
As a result of this, the Federal
negotiations are virtually at a
standstill and these matters are being
dealt with at a political level by
Chief Saul Terry and the Minister
and Deputy Minister.
Our request to the Minister was
that a representative from
Headquarters be assigned as the
lead negotiator representing the
Department. This is the approach
which was effectively used in both
Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the
time of writing, there has been no
response as to this request.
The framework agreement with
the Federal government is due to
expire on December 15, 1994. This
is the date that a meeting with the
Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and
the R D G John Watson has been
scheduled. Hopefully at that time a
decision will be made regarding the
appointment of the headquarters
level negotiator for the
Department.
Provincial Negotiations
On the other hand, the
negotiations with the Provincial
Government has been somewhat
more positive and successful.
At the time of writing, we
have had seven meetings with
Provincial representatives and
have scheduled meetings to take
place into December. We are also
hopeful that a mutually acceptable
draft agreement will be completed
by the week of December 2, 1994.
The agenda issues we have
been dealing with in our
negotiations with the Province
include establishing a relationship
between multiple enrolment
counts and tuition payments,
designing a methodology for
establishing the actual cost of
providing education for First
Nations students in the public
school system, fiscal and service
delivery accountability, standards
for effective consultation,
identifying First Nations equity in
capital assets which are currently
considered to be provincially held
assets, planning and compliance
standards for Aboriginal
Education Funds and evaluation
and dispute resolution
mechanisms.
We have basic agreement on
all issues but most issues still
require fleshing out into the terms
which would form the language of
an agreement.
3
26th Annual General Assembly
Revised Agenda Continued
from page 2
2:15 p.m.
First Nations Chartered Land Act
Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation
Discussion
3:00 p.m.
Devolution & Self-Government
3:45 p.m.
Resolutions
4:30 p.m.
Summary (Chair) & Other business
Wednesday, November 23,1994
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m.
President's Message
Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations
10:15 a.m.
Hawaii
Kekuni Blaisdell
Questions
10:45 a.m.
Chiapas
Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec
Questions
11:30 a.m.
Innu Nation
Daniel Ashini
12:15
LUNCH BREAK
1:45 p.m.
Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P.
Self-Government and Extinghishment
2:15 p.m.
Treaty Making and the Land Question
4:00 p.m.
Chaiman: Summary - Other Business
Canadian Airlines is the official airline of the Assembly. Delegates should quote Convention Air number
8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when
reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make
arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in
making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957.
NOVEMBER 1994
FEAST
In Honour of the late Philip
Paul
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Ricmond, B.C.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24,1994
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m.
Chair: Opening Remarks
9:45 a.m.
Joint Policy Council
Institute of Indigenous Governments
Discussion
HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Rooms have been blocked off at the Delta
Airport Hotel for the convenience of delegates,
participants and guests to the 26th Annual
General Assembly. Please book early to ensure
room availability (604) 278-1241
Room Rates are $79.00 per night for single or
double occupancy
10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making
Discussion
11:15 a.m. Education
Child Welfare
Justice & Policing
Discussion
12:00 Noon
1:30p.m.
LUNCH
Order in Council 1036
Heritage Protection
Discussion
2:15 p.m.
UBCIC Annual Reports
Finance
Specific Claims
Legal
Resource Centre
Building Investment Proposal
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
For those travelling by air, a shuttle service from
Vancouver International Airport to the Delta
Airport Hotel is available for your convenience.
The shuttle bus leaves the hotel and the airport
every fifteen minutes.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 26th Annual General Assembly
will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m in the foyer of theWest
Room.
Official Representatives: $30.00
Includes A.G.A. Kit and Souvenir carrying
case and pen
Resolutions
Chair: Closing Remarks
CLOSING P R A Y E R
NOVEMBER 1994
Elders, Students & Observers: $15.00
A.G.A. Kit and materials
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RESOURCE
CENTRE
It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated
volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it
possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long
overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer
student for eight hours per week during the school year.
LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP
The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements
went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This
particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will continue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve
your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping
to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject
Headings. More on this before the end of the year.
ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT
An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to
begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva¬
tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations.
NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST
Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you
would like your own copies:
"ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN C A N A D A " This paper presents an overview of the exercise of
civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is
waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communities. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K I P 6L2
Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required)
" B R E A K I N G THE SILENCE" An interpretive study of residential school impact and healings as illustrated
by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne,
Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario K0C 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepayment required)
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(Continued on page 7)
NOVEMBER 1994
Press Release
For immediate release
UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT A G R E E T O TALKS
V A N C O U V E R , O C T O B E R 5,1994 -- The Union of B. C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs
Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department
of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa and the UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday
(October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union.
The agenda for discussions will include review ofUBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal
of 1990 as a viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British
Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary
and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and rights in land claims
and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations' inherent right of self-government, and the
Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process.
It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister
Irwin. It is expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant
deputies will occure more frequently.
Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
will be formalized over the next four weeks.
-30Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231
( Resource Centre Continuedfrom page 6)
"THE L A W OF C A N A D I A N INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a
working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work
serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political
scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box
47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030,
$120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required)
" F U N D A M E N T A L PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN L A W " (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept
current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The
work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The
book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council)
see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates)
Please remember if you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to
please call us at (604) 684-0231.
Wendy Ancell, Librarian
Sarah Torsky, Librarian Technician
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NOVEMBER 1994
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs
NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 1994
Message From The President
Ai a meeting on October 4,
1994, Indian Affairs Minster
Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least
four times per year with the Union
of B.C. Indian Chiefs. We are
expecting that meetings between
Goodleaf, and his assistants will
occur more frequently. This
positive development between the
Government of Canada and the
Union of Chiefs should lead to a
greater understanding of the issues
between the parties.
Itis hoped that in this process
we can investigate in a more
substantive way the colonization
process our Peoples have
experienced over generations,
and the decolonization initiatives
our forefathers identified and
we are taking to improve the
situation for our future generations.
The question then 1s, ‘“How do we
get rid of the ugly monster of
genocide?’’ The way to rid
ourselves of this monster is to have
real basic changes in the way that
the federal government deals with
our Peoples.
Our Nations must be
recognized - not divided and
controlled. Our Nations’ leaders
need to be respected rather than
shunted aside in favor of co-opters.
Our Nations’ territorial integrity
needs to be acknowledged rather
than discounted as a non-starter.
of “Special Words and Tactics”
(S.W.A.T.).
I invite you to come explore
these issues at the 26th Annual
General Assembly of the Union of
B.C, Indian Chiefs. We have come
through a quarter of a century
without abandoning our objectives
and principles, despite efforts to
convince us otherwise.
Come join your friends and
neighbors at the 26th Annual
General Assembly,
“We have come through a quarter of
a century without abandoning our
objectives and principles, despite
efforts to convince us otherwise.”
So what we seek then is an Indian
Nations-Canada treaty of peace,
recognition and respect, rather than
a treaty of utter surrender and
capitulation.
When the Government of
Canada says it is going to change its
policy of extinguishment and forge
anew, honest, fair and meaningful
relationship with Indian Peoples,
do they mean what they say, or are
webeingsetup for termination
and dispossession of our rights
and landsthrough anew generation
yours truly,
Chief Saul Terry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
Zs 26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda
3. Education Update
5. Assembly Information
6. Resource Center Update
2 Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin
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26th Annual General Assembly
November 22, 23, 24, 1994
3500 Cessna Drive
Richmond, B.C.
Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective"
REVISED DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, November 21, 1994
Chiefs Council Meeting
Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22, 1994
8:30 a.m. Registrate :
Oneninelt eemarks
Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion:
10:00 a.m. Kemano II
Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta
Discussion
10:30am. Forestry
Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government
Discussion
11:15 a.m. Fishery
Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka’Pamux
Discussion
12:00 Noon LUNCH BREAK
26th Annual General Assembly
1:30p.m. Taxation
Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl
Discussion ' ;
(Revised Agenda Continued on page 4)
NOVEMBER 1994
Education Update
Federal Negotiations
Our goal in this area is two
fold. In the Federal negotiations,
our intent was clearly stated in the
section 8 of the ‘‘Framework
Agreement For Negotiation Toward
Multi Year Education Agreement’”’
which was signed by our President
Chief Saul Terry and John Watson
Regional Director General for BC
Region.
This section reads as follows.
‘‘The parties agree that the
intent of this Framework Agreement
is to provide a process for the
parties to discuss, negotiate and
endeavour to obtain appropriate
authority, if necessary, to enter into
anew arrangement for the funding
of education for First Nations in
British Columbia.”’
We have had 10 negotiations
sessions with Department, and one
demonstration/rally. Mr Watson
was present at one of those
negotiations sessions. Chief Terry
has met with the Minister twice
regarding educational issues
(among other issues) and with the
Deputy Minister once.
The agenda issues we have
attempted to deal with include
matters pertaining to implementing
the concept of Indian Control of
Indian Education, the Inherent Right
to Self Government as it pertains to
education, the federal fiduciary
responsibility and trust obligations
pertaining to education, the
repatriation of the scope and nature
of education prior to devolution,
historical DIAND education
budgets, capital budgets,
establishing needs based education
funding including elementary,
secondary and post secondary
NOVEMBER 1994
education, First Nations jurisdiction
over their citizens regardless of
where they reside and specifically,
formulas for more equitable funding
for Post Secondary Education.
DIAND has offered us nothing.
They have not moved one inch from
the status quo in any of these issues.
Contrary to the understandings as
indicated in the Framework
Agreement, we have been advised
by the Departmental representatives,
that while they are willing to
consider new approaches to
education, any changes would have
to occur within existing budget
levels.
Further they have officially
stated that the Department does not
consider itself to have a fiduciary
obligation to provide for the
Education of First Nations, but
rather they do this as a matter of
good conscience and social policy.
As a result of this, the Federal
negotiations are virtually at a
standstill and these matters are being
dealt with at a political level by
Chief Saul Terry and the Minister
and Deputy Minister.
Our request to the Minister was
that a representative from
Headquarters be assigned as the
lead negotiator representing the
Department. This is the approach
which was effectively used in both
Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the
time of writing, there has been no
response as to this request.
The framework agreement with
the Federal government is due to
expire on December 15, 1994. This
is the date that a meeting with the
Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and
the RDG John Watson has been
scheduled. Hopefully at that ime a
decision will be made regarding the
appointment of the headquarters
level negotiator for the
Department.
Provincial Negotiations
On the other hand, the
negotiations with the Provincial
Government has been somewhat
more positive and successful.
At the time of wnting, we
have had seven meetings with
Provincial representatives and
have scheduled meetings to take
place into December. We are also
hopeful that a mutually acceptable
draft agreement will be completed
by the week of December 2, 1994.
The agenda issues we have
been dealing with in our
negotiations with the Province
include establishing a relationship
between multiple enrolment
counts and tuition payments,
designing a methodology for
establishing the actual cost of
providing education for First
Nations students in the public
school system, fiscal and service
delivery accountability, standards
for effective consultation,
identifying First Nations equity in
capital assets which are currently
considered to be provincially held
assets, planning and compliance
standards for Aboriginal
Education Funds and evaluation
and dispute resolution
mechanisms.
We have basic agreement on
all issues but most issues still
require fleshing out into the terms
which would form the language of
an agreement.
Revised Agenda Continued
from page 2
2:15 p.m. First Nations Chartered Land Act
Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation
Discussion
3:00 p.m. Devolution & Self-Government
3:45 p.m. Resolutions
4:30 p.m. Summary (Chair) & Other business
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m. President's Message
Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations
10:15 a.m. Hawail
Kekuni Blaisdell
Questions
10:45 a.m. Chiapas
Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec
Questions
11:30 a.m. Innu Nation
Daniel Ashini
2s LUNCH BREAK
1:45 p.m. Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P.
Self-Government and Extinghishment
26th Annual General Assembly
2:15 p.m. Treaty Making and the Land Question
4:00 p.m. Chaiman: Summary - Other Business
Canadian Airlines is the official airline of the Assembly. Delegates should quote Convention Air number
8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when
reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make
arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in
making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957.
NOVEMBER 1994
FEAST
In Honour of the late Philip Paul
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Ricmond, B.C.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1994
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:30am. Chair: Opening Remarks
9:45 a.m. Joint Policy Council
Institute of Indigenous Governments
Discussion
10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making
Discussion
11:15 am. Education
Child Welfare
Justice & Policing
Discussion
12:00 Noon LUNCH
1:30 p.m. Order in Council 1036
Heritage Protection
Discussion
2:15 p.m. UBCIC Annual Reports
Finance
Specific Claims
Legal
Resource Centre
Building Investment Proposal
4:00 p.m. Resolutions
4:30 p.m. Chair: Closing Remarks
CLOSING PRAYER
HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Rooms have been blocked off at the Delta
Airport Hotel for the convenience of delegates,
participants and guests to the 26th Annual
General Assembly. Please book early to ensure
room availability (604) 278-124]
Room Rates are $79.00 per night for single or
double occupancy
SHUTTLE SERVICE
For those travelling by air, a shuttle service from
Vancouver International Airport to the Delta
Airport Hotel is available for your convenience.
The shuttle bus leaves the hotel and the airport
every fifteen minutes.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 26th Annual General Assembly
will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m in the foyer of theWest
Room.
Official Representatives: $30.00
Includes A.G.A. Kit and Souvenir carrying
case and pen
Elders, Students & Observers: $15.00
A.G.A. Kit and materials
Gan
NOVEMBER 1994
RESOURCE CENTRE
It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated
volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it
possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long
overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer
student for eight hours per week during the school year.
LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP
The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements
went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This
particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will con-
tinue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve
your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping
to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject
Headings. More on this before the end of the year.
ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT
An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to
begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva-
tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations.
NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST
Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you
would like your own copies:
"ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN CANADA" This paper presents an overview of the exercise of
civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is
waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communi-
ties. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2
Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required)
"BREAKING THE SULENCE" An interpretive study of residential schoo! impact and healings as illustrated
by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne,
Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario KOC 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepay-
ment required)
(Continued on page 7)
NOVEMBER 1994
Press Release
For immediate release
UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGREE TO TALKS
VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 5S, 1994 -- The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs
Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department
of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa andthe UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday
(October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union.
The agenda for discussions will include review of UBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal
of 1990 asa viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British
Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary
and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and nghts in land claims
and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations’ inherent nght of self-government, and the
Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process.
It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister
Irwin. Itis expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant
deputies will occure more frequently.
Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
will be formalized over the next four weeks.
aoe
Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231
( Resource Centre Continued from page 6)
"THE LAW _OF CANADIAN INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a
working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work
serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political
scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box
47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, TSJ 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030,
$120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required)
"FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN LAW" (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept
current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The
work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The
book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council)
see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates)
Please remember 1f you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to
please call us at (604) 684-0231.
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NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 1994
Message From The President
we are taking to improve the
situation for our future generations.
The question then i s , ' 'How do we
get rid of the ugly monster of
g e n o c i d e ? " The way to rid
ourselves of this monster is to have
real basic changes in the way that
the federal government deals with
our Peoples.
O u r N a t i o n s m u s t be
recognized - not divided and
controlled. Our Nations' leaders
need to be respected rather than
shunted aside in favor of co-opters.
Our Nations' territorial integrity
needs to be acknowledged rather
than discounted as a non-starter.
A
t a meeting on October 4,
1994, Indian Affairs Minster
Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least
four times per year with the U n i o n
of B . C . Indian Chiefs. W e are
expecting that meetings between
Goodleaf, and his assistants w i l l
o c c u r m o r e frequently.
This
positive development between the
Government o f Canada and the
U n i o n o f Chiefs should lead to a
greater understanding of the issues
between the parties.
It is hoped that in this process
we can investigate i n a m o r e
substantive w a y the colonization
process our Peoples h a v e
e x p e r i e n c e d o v e r generations,
and the decolonization i n i t i a t i v e s
our forefathers i d e n t i f i e d and
NOVEMBER 1994
"We have come through a quarter of
a century without abandoning our
objectives and principles, despite
efforts to convince us otherwise."
So what we seek then is an Indian
Nations-Canada treaty of peace,
recognition and respect, rather than
a treaty o f utter surrender and
capitulation.
When the Government of
Canada says it is going to change its
policy of extinguishment and forge
a new, honest, fair and meaningful
relationship with Indian Peoples,
do they mean what they say, or are
we being set up for t e r m i n a t i o n
and dispossession of our rights
and lands through a new generation
of "Special Words and Tactics"
(S.W.A.T).
I invite you to come explore
these issues at the 26th Annual
General Assembly of the Union of
B . C . Indian Chiefs. We have come
through a quarter of a century
without abandoning our objectives
and principles, despite efforts to
convince us otherwise.
Come join your friends and
neighbors at the 26th Annual
General Assembly.
yours truly,
Chief Saul Terry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
2.
26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda
3.
Education Update
5.
Assembly Information
6.
Resource Center Update
7.
Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin
26th Annual General Assembly
November 22, 23, 24, 1994
3500 Cessna Drive
Richmond, B.C.
"Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective"
26th Annual General Assembly
REVISED DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, November 21,1994
Chiefs Council Meeting
Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22, 1994
8:30 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer and Entry of Flag
9:30 a.m. Ratification of Co-Chairs, Agenda and
Opening Remarks
Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion:
10:00 a.m.
Kemano II
Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta
Discussion
10:30 a.m.
Forestry
Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government
Discussion
11:15 a.m.
Fishery
Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka'Pamux
Discussion
12:00 Noon
1:30 p.m.
2
LUNCH BREAK
Taxation
Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl
Discussion
(Revised Agenda Continued on page 4)
NOVEMBER 1994
Education Update
Federal Negotiations
Our goal in this area is two
fold. In the Federal negotiations,
our intent was clearly stated in the
section 8 of the "Framework
Agreement For Negotiation Toward
Multi Year Education Agreement"
which was signed by our President
Chief Saul Terry and John Watson
Regional Director General for BC
Region.
This section reads as follows.
"The parties agree that the
intent of this Framework Agreement
is to provide a process for the
parties to discuss, negotiate and
endeavour to obtain appropriate
authority, if necessary, to enter into
a new arrangement for the funding
of education for First Nations in
British Columbia."
We have had 10 negotiations
sessions with Department, and one
demonstration/rally. Mr Watson
was present at one of those
negotiations sessions. Chief Terry
has met with the Minister twice
regarding educational issues
(among other issues) and with the
Deputy Minister once.
The agenda issues we have
attempted to deal with include
matters pertaining to implementing
the concept of Indian Control of
Indian Education, the Inherent Right
to Self Government as it pertains to
education, the federal fiduciary
responsibility and trust obligations
pertaining to education, the
repatriation of the scope and nature
of education prior to devolution,
historical D I A N D education
budgets, capital budgets,
establishing needs based education
funding including elementary,
secondary and post secondary
NOVEMBER 1994
education, First Nations jurisdiction
over their citizens regardless of
where they reside and specifically,
formulas for more equitable funding
for Post Secondary Education.
DIAND has offered us nothing.
They have not moved one inch from
the status quo in any of these issues.
Contrary to the understandings as
indicated in the Framework
Agreement, we have been advised
by the Departmental representatives,
that while they are willing to
consider new approaches to
education, any changes would have
to occur within existing budget
levels.
Further they have officially
stated that the Department does not
consider itself to have a fiduciary
obligation to provide for the
Education of First Nations, but
rather they do this as a matter of
good conscience and social policy.
As a result of this, the Federal
negotiations are virtually at a
standstill and these matters are being
dealt with at a political level by
Chief Saul Terry and the Minister
and Deputy Minister.
Our request to the Minister was
that a representative from
Headquarters be assigned as the
lead negotiator representing the
Department. This is the approach
which was effectively used in both
Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the
time of writing, there has been no
response as to this request.
The framework agreement with
the Federal government is due to
expire on December 15, 1994. This
is the date that a meeting with the
Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and
the R D G John Watson has been
scheduled. Hopefully at that time a
decision will be made regarding the
appointment of the headquarters
level negotiator for the
Department.
Provincial Negotiations
On the other hand, the
negotiations with the Provincial
Government has been somewhat
more positive and successful.
At the time of writing, we
have had seven meetings with
Provincial representatives and
have scheduled meetings to take
place into December. We are also
hopeful that a mutually acceptable
draft agreement will be completed
by the week of December 2, 1994.
The agenda issues we have
been dealing with in our
negotiations with the Province
include establishing a relationship
between multiple enrolment
counts and tuition payments,
designing a methodology for
establishing the actual cost of
providing education for First
Nations students in the public
school system, fiscal and service
delivery accountability, standards
for effective consultation,
identifying First Nations equity in
capital assets which are currently
considered to be provincially held
assets, planning and compliance
standards for Aboriginal
Education Funds and evaluation
and dispute resolution
mechanisms.
We have basic agreement on
all issues but most issues still
require fleshing out into the terms
which would form the language of
an agreement.
3
26th Annual General Assembly
Revised Agenda Continued
from page 2
2:15 p.m.
First Nations Chartered Land Act
Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation
Discussion
3:00 p.m.
Devolution & Self-Government
3:45 p.m.
Resolutions
4:30 p.m.
Summary (Chair) & Other business
Wednesday, November 23,1994
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m.
President's Message
Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations
10:15 a.m.
Hawaii
Kekuni Blaisdell
Questions
10:45 a.m.
Chiapas
Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec
Questions
11:30 a.m.
Innu Nation
Daniel Ashini
12:15
LUNCH BREAK
1:45 p.m.
Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P.
Self-Government and Extinghishment
2:15 p.m.
Treaty Making and the Land Question
4:00 p.m.
Chaiman: Summary - Other Business
Canadian Airlines is the official airline of the Assembly. Delegates should quote Convention Air number
8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when
reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make
arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in
making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957.
NOVEMBER 1994
FEAST
In Honour of the late Philip
Paul
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Ricmond, B.C.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24,1994
9:00 a.m.
Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m.
Chair: Opening Remarks
9:45 a.m.
Joint Policy Council
Institute of Indigenous Governments
Discussion
HOTEL ACCOMODATION
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Airport Hotel for the convenience of delegates,
participants and guests to the 26th Annual
General Assembly. Please book early to ensure
room availability (604) 278-1241
Room Rates are $79.00 per night for single or
double occupancy
10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making
Discussion
11:15 a.m. Education
Child Welfare
Justice & Policing
Discussion
12:00 Noon
1:30p.m.
LUNCH
Order in Council 1036
Heritage Protection
Discussion
2:15 p.m.
UBCIC Annual Reports
Finance
Specific Claims
Legal
Resource Centre
Building Investment Proposal
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
For those travelling by air, a shuttle service from
Vancouver International Airport to the Delta
Airport Hotel is available for your convenience.
The shuttle bus leaves the hotel and the airport
every fifteen minutes.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 26th Annual General Assembly
will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m in the foyer of theWest
Room.
Official Representatives: $30.00
Includes A.G.A. Kit and Souvenir carrying
case and pen
Resolutions
Chair: Closing Remarks
CLOSING P R A Y E R
NOVEMBER 1994
Elders, Students & Observers: $15.00
A.G.A. Kit and materials
5
RESOURCE
CENTRE
It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated
volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it
possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long
overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer
student for eight hours per week during the school year.
LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP
The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements
went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This
particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will continue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve
your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping
to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject
Headings. More on this before the end of the year.
ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT
An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to
begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva¬
tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations.
NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST
Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you
would like your own copies:
"ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN C A N A D A " This paper presents an overview of the exercise of
civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is
waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communities. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K I P 6L2
Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required)
" B R E A K I N G THE SILENCE" An interpretive study of residential school impact and healings as illustrated
by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne,
Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario K0C 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepayment required)
6
(Continued on page 7)
NOVEMBER 1994
Press Release
For immediate release
UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT A G R E E T O TALKS
V A N C O U V E R , O C T O B E R 5,1994 -- The Union of B. C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs
Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department
of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa and the UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday
(October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union.
The agenda for discussions will include review ofUBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal
of 1990 as a viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British
Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary
and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and rights in land claims
and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations' inherent right of self-government, and the
Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process.
It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister
Irwin. It is expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant
deputies will occure more frequently.
Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
will be formalized over the next four weeks.
-30Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231
( Resource Centre Continuedfrom page 6)
"THE L A W OF C A N A D I A N INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a
working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work
serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political
scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box
47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030,
$120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required)
" F U N D A M E N T A L PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN L A W " (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept
current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The
work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The
book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council)
see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates)
Please remember if you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to
please call us at (604) 684-0231.
Wendy Ancell, Librarian
Sarah Torsky, Librarian Technician
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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs
NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 1994
Message From The President
Ai a meeting on October 4,
1994, Indian Affairs Minster
Ron Irwin agreed to meet at least
four times per year with the Union
of B.C. Indian Chiefs. We are
expecting that meetings between
Goodleaf, and his assistants will
occur more frequently. This
positive development between the
Government of Canada and the
Union of Chiefs should lead to a
greater understanding of the issues
between the parties.
Itis hoped that in this process
we can investigate in a more
substantive way the colonization
process our Peoples have
experienced over generations,
and the decolonization initiatives
our forefathers identified and
we are taking to improve the
situation for our future generations.
The question then 1s, ‘“How do we
get rid of the ugly monster of
genocide?’’ The way to rid
ourselves of this monster is to have
real basic changes in the way that
the federal government deals with
our Peoples.
Our Nations must be
recognized - not divided and
controlled. Our Nations’ leaders
need to be respected rather than
shunted aside in favor of co-opters.
Our Nations’ territorial integrity
needs to be acknowledged rather
than discounted as a non-starter.
of “Special Words and Tactics”
(S.W.A.T.).
I invite you to come explore
these issues at the 26th Annual
General Assembly of the Union of
B.C, Indian Chiefs. We have come
through a quarter of a century
without abandoning our objectives
and principles, despite efforts to
convince us otherwise.
Come join your friends and
neighbors at the 26th Annual
General Assembly,
“We have come through a quarter of
a century without abandoning our
objectives and principles, despite
efforts to convince us otherwise.”
So what we seek then is an Indian
Nations-Canada treaty of peace,
recognition and respect, rather than
a treaty of utter surrender and
capitulation.
When the Government of
Canada says it is going to change its
policy of extinguishment and forge
anew, honest, fair and meaningful
relationship with Indian Peoples,
do they mean what they say, or are
webeingsetup for termination
and dispossession of our rights
and landsthrough anew generation
yours truly,
Chief Saul Terry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
Zs 26th Annual General
Assembly Agenda
3. Education Update
5. Assembly Information
6. Resource Center Update
2 Press Release Re: Meeting
with Minister Irwin
NOVEMBER 1994 rr
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26th Annual General Assembly
November 22, 23, 24, 1994
3500 Cessna Drive
Richmond, B.C.
Decolonization: Indigenous Nations Perspective"
REVISED DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, November 21, 1994
Chiefs Council Meeting
Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, West Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22, 1994
8:30 a.m. Registrate :
Oneninelt eemarks
Colonization Process & The Land Ouestion:
10:00 a.m. Kemano II
Chief Marvin Charlie, Cheslatta
Discussion
10:30am. Forestry
Chief Irvine Charleyboy,Tsilhqot'in National Government
Discussion
11:15 a.m. Fishery
Bob Joseph , Kwakiutl & Bob Pasco, Nlaka’Pamux
Discussion
12:00 Noon LUNCH BREAK
26th Annual General Assembly
1:30p.m. Taxation
Warren Roberts, Kwakiutl
Discussion ' ;
(Revised Agenda Continued on page 4)
NOVEMBER 1994
Education Update
Federal Negotiations
Our goal in this area is two
fold. In the Federal negotiations,
our intent was clearly stated in the
section 8 of the ‘‘Framework
Agreement For Negotiation Toward
Multi Year Education Agreement’”’
which was signed by our President
Chief Saul Terry and John Watson
Regional Director General for BC
Region.
This section reads as follows.
‘‘The parties agree that the
intent of this Framework Agreement
is to provide a process for the
parties to discuss, negotiate and
endeavour to obtain appropriate
authority, if necessary, to enter into
anew arrangement for the funding
of education for First Nations in
British Columbia.”’
We have had 10 negotiations
sessions with Department, and one
demonstration/rally. Mr Watson
was present at one of those
negotiations sessions. Chief Terry
has met with the Minister twice
regarding educational issues
(among other issues) and with the
Deputy Minister once.
The agenda issues we have
attempted to deal with include
matters pertaining to implementing
the concept of Indian Control of
Indian Education, the Inherent Right
to Self Government as it pertains to
education, the federal fiduciary
responsibility and trust obligations
pertaining to education, the
repatriation of the scope and nature
of education prior to devolution,
historical DIAND education
budgets, capital budgets,
establishing needs based education
funding including elementary,
secondary and post secondary
NOVEMBER 1994
education, First Nations jurisdiction
over their citizens regardless of
where they reside and specifically,
formulas for more equitable funding
for Post Secondary Education.
DIAND has offered us nothing.
They have not moved one inch from
the status quo in any of these issues.
Contrary to the understandings as
indicated in the Framework
Agreement, we have been advised
by the Departmental representatives,
that while they are willing to
consider new approaches to
education, any changes would have
to occur within existing budget
levels.
Further they have officially
stated that the Department does not
consider itself to have a fiduciary
obligation to provide for the
Education of First Nations, but
rather they do this as a matter of
good conscience and social policy.
As a result of this, the Federal
negotiations are virtually at a
standstill and these matters are being
dealt with at a political level by
Chief Saul Terry and the Minister
and Deputy Minister.
Our request to the Minister was
that a representative from
Headquarters be assigned as the
lead negotiator representing the
Department. This is the approach
which was effectively used in both
Ontario and Nova Scotia. At the
time of writing, there has been no
response as to this request.
The framework agreement with
the Federal government is due to
expire on December 15, 1994. This
is the date that a meeting with the
Deputy Minister Dan Goodleaf and
the RDG John Watson has been
scheduled. Hopefully at that ime a
decision will be made regarding the
appointment of the headquarters
level negotiator for the
Department.
Provincial Negotiations
On the other hand, the
negotiations with the Provincial
Government has been somewhat
more positive and successful.
At the time of wnting, we
have had seven meetings with
Provincial representatives and
have scheduled meetings to take
place into December. We are also
hopeful that a mutually acceptable
draft agreement will be completed
by the week of December 2, 1994.
The agenda issues we have
been dealing with in our
negotiations with the Province
include establishing a relationship
between multiple enrolment
counts and tuition payments,
designing a methodology for
establishing the actual cost of
providing education for First
Nations students in the public
school system, fiscal and service
delivery accountability, standards
for effective consultation,
identifying First Nations equity in
capital assets which are currently
considered to be provincially held
assets, planning and compliance
standards for Aboriginal
Education Funds and evaluation
and dispute resolution
mechanisms.
We have basic agreement on
all issues but most issues still
require fleshing out into the terms
which would form the language of
an agreement.
Revised Agenda Continued
from page 2
2:15 p.m. First Nations Chartered Land Act
Stewart Phillip, Okanagan Nation
Discussion
3:00 p.m. Devolution & Self-Government
3:45 p.m. Resolutions
4:30 p.m. Summary (Chair) & Other business
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:30 a.m. President's Message
Genocidal Practices Against Indigenous Nations
10:15 a.m. Hawail
Kekuni Blaisdell
Questions
10:45 a.m. Chiapas
Pedro Gutierrec Jimenec
Questions
11:30 a.m. Innu Nation
Daniel Ashini
2s LUNCH BREAK
1:45 p.m. Hon. Elijah Harper, M.P.
Self-Government and Extinghishment
26th Annual General Assembly
2:15 p.m. Treaty Making and the Land Question
4:00 p.m. Chaiman: Summary - Other Business
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8048 when making flight arrangements. This will entitle you to 35% off the round trip economy fair when
reservations are made at least 7 days prior to departure with a two day minimum stay. If you cannot make
arrangements 7 days in advance, you may still be entitled to a 15% discount. If you need any assistance in
making travel arrangements, please contact Doris at Uniglobe Travel in Vancouver at (604) 661-4957.
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FEAST
In Honour of the late Philip Paul
Wednesday, November 23, 1994
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Ricmond, B.C.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1994
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:30am. Chair: Opening Remarks
9:45 a.m. Joint Policy Council
Institute of Indigenous Governments
Discussion
10:30 a.m. Principles of Treaty-Making
Discussion
11:15 am. Education
Child Welfare
Justice & Policing
Discussion
12:00 Noon LUNCH
1:30 p.m. Order in Council 1036
Heritage Protection
Discussion
2:15 p.m. UBCIC Annual Reports
Finance
Specific Claims
Legal
Resource Centre
Building Investment Proposal
4:00 p.m. Resolutions
4:30 p.m. Chair: Closing Remarks
CLOSING PRAYER
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every fifteen minutes.
REGISTRATION
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will begin on the evening of November 21, 1994
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RESOURCE CENTRE
It was a very good summer in the Resource Centre. A very competent summer student and a very dedicated
volunteer, both of whom are in the Library Technology Program at Vancouver Community College, made it
possible to really pick up the momentum in the Resource Centre and finally begin to accomplish some long
overdue projects. Through a Best Matches federal grant we are able to continue employing our summer
student for eight hours per week during the school year.
LIBRARY SKILLS WORKSHOP
The third "Running a Small Library Workshop" was scheduled October 17-19th. Workshop announcements
went out to all the Bands, Tribal Councils, etc. in early September. We had a very good response. This
particular workshop was completely filled, and we have names on a wait list for the next one. We will con-
tinue to mail out announcements for future workshops but if you would like to be put on a wait list to reserve
your place in a future workshop, please call Wendy Ancell or Sarah Torsky at 684-0231. We are also hoping
to get funding to offer a five-day workshop, Make it Accessible: Cataloguing , Classification, and Subject
Headings. More on this before the end of the year.
ARCHIVES ASSESSMENT
An archivist from the Archives Association of B.C. is coming to the Resource Centre on December 7th to
begin the process of assessing our archival collection and making recommendations for preservation/conserva-
tion. We are hoping that we can apply to the Association for funding to help carry our their recommendations.
NEW MATERIALS OF INTEREST
Here is a list of some materials which may be of interest and the information necessary for ordering them if you
would like your own copies:
"ABORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION IN CANADA" This paper presents an overview of the exercise of
civil jurisdiction by First Nations in Canada today. It does not refer to an exercise of jurisdiction which is
waiting to occur in future, but one which is currently unfolding to varying degrees in all Aboriginal communi-
ties. Available from: The Canadian Bar Association Suite 902, 50 O'Connor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2
Phone (613) 237-2925 Fax 237-0185 $7.95 + 0.55 GST where applicable (prepayment not required)
"BREAKING THE SULENCE" An interpretive study of residential schoo! impact and healings as illustrated
by the stories of First Nations individuals. Available from Assembly of First Nations, Territory of Akwesasne,
Hamilton's Island, Summertown, Ontario KOC 2E0 Phone (613) 931-1012 Fax 931-2438 $20.00 (prepay-
ment required)
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NOVEMBER 1994
Press Release
For immediate release
UNION OF B.C. CHIEFS, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGREE TO TALKS
VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 5S, 1994 -- The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs announced today that federal Indian Affairs
Minister Ron Irwin has agreed to establish regular ongoing discussions between senior officials of the Department
of Indian Affairs headquarters in Ottawa andthe UBCIC. The agreement came at a late evening meeting yesterday
(October 4) in Ottawa between Minister Irwin and the executive Chiefs' Council of the Union.
The agenda for discussions will include review of UBCIC's "umbrella" Comprehensive Framework Treaty proposal
of 1990 asa viable nation-to-nation alternative for treaty-making and Indian self-government negotiations in British
Columbia. Also on the agenda for the discussions are federal policies on Indian education (elementary/secondary
and post-secondary), the federal policy of requiring the extinguishment of aboriginal title and nghts in land claims
and treaty agreements, recognition and implementation of First Nations’ inherent nght of self-government, and the
Liberal government's current Program Assessment and Review process.
It was a greed that regular quarterly meetings will be held between the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Minister
Irwin. Itis expected that meetings between the Union and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Dan Goodleaf, and his assistant
deputies will occure more frequently.
Thes positive developments between the Government of Canada and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
will be formalized over the next four weeks.
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Contact Chief Saul Terry, 684-0231
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"THE LAW _OF CANADIAN INDIAN TREATIES" (700 pages hardcover) The reader is provide with a
working knowledge of the legal and policy considerations associated with Canadian Indian treaties. The work
serves as a handbook on Treaty Law for lawyers, chiefs, councillors, treaty researchers, historians, political
scientists and native studies scholars. Available from F.N.R.C. Research & Management Foundation, Box
47036, Edmonton Centre Postal Outlet, Edmonton, Alberta, TSJ 4N1, Phone (403) 420-9010, Fax 420-9030,
$120.00 (non-exempt add 7% GST, prepayment required)
"FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INDIAN LAW" (2 volumes, over 2,000 pages in a binder which kept
current by an updates service) The most up-to-date and concise statement of Indian Law in Canada. The
work serves as a handbook on Indian Law for the practitioner, chiefs, councillors, and students of law. The
book is also easily understood by the layman. Also available from F.N.R.C. (First Nations Resource Council)
see above ($280.00 for the two volumes and the updates)
Please remember 1f you have any questions about these materials, other titles, or have information needs to
please call us at (604) 684-0231.
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