Coast Salish Territory/ Vancouver, BC – The First Nations Summit congratulates the Maa- Nulth First Nations leaders, negotiators and community members for reaching their final treaty agreement and the introduction of the Maa-Nulth First Nations Treaty Settlement legislation in the BC Legislature.
“The Maa-Nulth people should be commended for their significant efforts to reach a final agreement that is appropriate for and supported by their people”, said Grand Chief Edward John, a member of the First Nations Summit political executive. “Today marks a new beginning for the Maa-Nulth communities in moving forward as self-governing and self sustaining communities.”
“Today is a significant day for the Leaders, elders and peoples of the Maa-Nulth Nation. We wish them a good journey on the path they have embraced. We wish all other nations the determination to carve out their own path and arrive at agreements that will meet their communities’ needs and desires as the Maa-Nulth have had the opportunity to do. We call on the governments to work with other First Nations to find just, equitable and unique treaties for each of them,” stated Chief Judith Sayers of the First Nations Summit political executive.