Treaty Negotiations Remain the Best Path to Resolving the Land Question in British Columbia: Stronger Processes for Resolving Shared Territory Issues required

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2026

(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, BC) – Leaders and advocates are renewing calls for governments to strengthen and accelerate the British Columbia treaty negotiations process, describing it as the most effective and durable path to resolving the province’s longstanding land question.

Unlike most of Canada, the majority of British Columbia was never covered by historic treaties. As a result, unresolved questions regarding First Nations title, governance, jurisdiction, and land ownership continue to create uncertainty for First Nations, governments, industry, and communities across the province.

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