METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ABORIGINAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, July 6, 2017

9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 6, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2017 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 May 4, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 4, 2017 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2017 Community to Community Forum Designated Speaker: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services

That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the 2017 Community to Community Forum proposal in the report, dated June 28, 2017, titled “2017 Community to Community Forum.”

5.2 Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities Designated Speaker: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services That the MVRD Board receive for information the report, dated

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.

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June 22, 2017, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities.”

5.3 Manager’s Report

Designated Speaker: Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services/ Corporate Solicitor That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report dated June 28, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report.”

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Correspondence re Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Election Results – To Chief Maureen Thomas and Members of Council, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, dated April 28, 2017.

7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below.

That the Aboriginal Relations Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(i) and 90 (1)(m) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being

considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including

communications necessary for that purpose; and (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be

excluded from the meeting.” 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of July 6, 2017.

Membership: Steele, Barbara (C) – Surrey Williams, Bryce (VC) – Tsawwassen Becker, John – Pitt Meadows Booth, Mary-Ann – West Vancouver Dhaliwal, Sav – Burnaby Drew, Ralph – Belcarra

Fox, Charlie – Langley Township Hanson, Jim – North Vancouver District Jackson, Lois – Delta Martin, Gayle – Langley City Meggs, Geoff – Vancouver

Stevenson, Tim – Vancouver Zarrillo, Bonita – Coquitlam Non-Voting Members: Falk, Brenda – Fraser Valley Regional District Crompton, Jack – Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Lewis, Lorne – Sunshine Coast Regional District

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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ABORIGINAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Aboriginal Relations Committee held at 1:03 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey Vice Chair, Chief Bryce Williams, Tsawwassen Mayor John Becker, Pitt Meadows Councillor Mary-Ann Booth, West Vancouver Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby Councillor Charlie Fox, Langley Township Councillor Jim Hanson, North Vancouver District Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta (arrived at 1:04 p.m.) Councillor Gayle Martin, Langley City Councillor Geoff Meggs, Vancouver Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver Councillor Bonita Zarrillo, Coquitlam MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Ralph Drew, Belcarra OTHERS PRESENT: Councillor Brenda Falk, Fraser Valley Regional District∗ Director Lorne Lewis, Sunshine Coast Regional District∗ Josh van Loon, Union of British Columbia Municipalities (observer) STAFF PRESENT: Ralph Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services/Corporate Counsel Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 May 4, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2017 as circulated.

CARRIED

* Non-voting members from Fraser Valley, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts do not constitute quorum.

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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 2, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 2, 2017 as circulated.

CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS

No items presented. 1:04 p.m. Mayor Jackson arrived at the meeting. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Leigh Ogston, Senior Negotiator/Senior Consultation Advisor, BC Region, Federal Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Leigh Ogston, Senior Negotiator/Senior Consultation Advisor, BC Region, INAC, provided members with a presentation on the Government of Canada’s approach to negotiations with indigenous peoples. In response to questions and comments, members were informed about: • federal funding programs being available for First Nations and local

government capacity building • efforts to coordinate local, provincial and federal approaches to First Nations

consultation and to develop best practices • a lack of federal capacity to oversee and monitor how federal guidelines are

being used to inform First Nations consultation by federal agencies • the evaluation of First Nation consultation efforts on federal projects being by

court decision Members commented on the need for improved communications from the federal government to local governments about best practices and approaches to consultation and reconciliation efforts at the local level. Members also commented about challenges facing local governments in providing capacity funding for local governments and First Nations, and in obtaining federal support and direction on the review of infrastructure projects. Presentation material titled “Whole of Government Approach to the Duty to Consult” is retained with the May 4, 2017 Aboriginal Relations Committee agenda.

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5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Metro Vancouver’s Information Sharing and Engagement with First Nations on Construction Projects Amrit Dhatt, Public Involvement Communications and Education Coordinator, Water Services, and Andrea Winkler, Public Involvement Program Manager, Liquid Waste Services, provided members with a presentation on information sharing and engagement with First Nations on construction projects highlighting the duty to consult and desire to engage, consultative areas and statement of intent in Metro Vancouver, interests that have emerged on various projects, potential First Nations interests, the Crown regulatory process, and the non-regulatory process. In response to questions, members were informed about involvement by local First Nations in the North Shore Treatment Plant Project.

Presentation material titled “Information Sharing and Engagement with First Nations on Construction Projects” is retained with the May 4, 2017 Aboriginal Relations Committee agenda.

5.2 Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities Report dated April 18, 2017 from Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services, providing a quarterly report on reconciliation activities. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board receive for information the report, dated April 18, 2017, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities.”

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5.3 2017 Community to Community Forum Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services, informed members that staff will report back to the Committee in future on discussions with a local First Nation on a potential 2017 Community to Community Forum event.

5.4 Manager’s Report Report dated April 18, 2017 from Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services/Corporate Solicitor, updating the Aboriginal Relations Committee on the Committee’s 2017 Work Plan, appointment of observers to the Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations Committee, Celeste Haldane being selected as the new Treaty Commissioner by the Province and First Nations Summit, Watershed Access Request and Approval Procedures Policy, Katzie First Nation approval of its Community Land Code, Tsleil-Waututh Nation election results, provincial staffing changes, province-wide Community to Community Forum, and media articles of interest.

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Members were informed that Celeste Haldane has officially been appointed the new Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission by federal, provincial and First Nation governments. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report, dated April 18, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report.”

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6. INFORMATION ITEMS

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Correspondence dated January 23, 2017 from Garry Nohr, Aboriginal Relations

Committee Chair, Sunshine Coast Regional District, regarding appointment of members to Metro Vancouver’s Aboriginal Relations Committee

6.2 Correspondence dated January 26, 2017 from Chief Harley Chappell and Members of Council, Semiahmoo First Nation, regarding Semiahmoo First Nation’s Election Results

6.3 Correspondence dated February 16, 2017 from Ron Giesbrecht, Chief, Kwikwetlem First Nation, regarding Kwikwetlem Salmon Restoration Project – Sockeye Salmon Release

6.4 Correspondence dated February 17, 2017 from Steven Emery, Executive Director, Property Taxation Branch, regarding Kwikwetlem First Nation Indian Self-Government Enabling Act Taxation Certificate

6.5 Correspondence dated February 28, 2017 from Metro Vancouver to Chief Maureen Thomas, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, regarding appointment of the 2017 Local Government Treaty Table Representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh Negotiations

6.6 Correspondence dated February 28, 2017 to Chief Susan Miller, Katzie First Nation, regarding appointment of the 2017 Local Government Treaty Table Representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh Negotiations

6.7 Correspondence dated February 28, 2017 from Metro Vancouver to Angela Turner, Policy Analyst and Convention Coordinator, Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), regarding appointment of Metro Vancouver’s 2017 Representative to the UBCM First Nations Relations Committee

6.8 Correspondence dated February 28, 2017 from Metro Vancouver to Barclay Pitkethly, Director of Regional Programs, Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), regarding appointment of a Metro Vancouver observer to the FVRD Aboriginal Relations Committee for 2017

6.9 Correspondence dated March 16, 2017 from Metro Vancouver to Heinz Dyck, Chief Negotiator, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, regarding engagement capacity funding requests from First Nations

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7. OTHER BUSINESS A member informed the Committee about School District 43’s All Nations Fest to be held in Coquitlam June 17-21, 2017.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2017 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, 90 (1)(m) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being

considered relates to one or more of the following: (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may

be excluded from the meeting.” CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations Committee adjourn its regular meeting of May 4, 2017.

CARRIED (Time: 2:02 p.m.)

____________________________ ____________________________ Janis Knaupp, Barbara Steele, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees 21539627 FINAL

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5.1 To: Aboriginal Relations Committee From: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services Date: June 28, 2017 Meeting Date: July 6, 2017 Subject: 2017 Community to Community Forum RECOMMENDATION That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the 2017 Community to Community Forum proposal in the report, dated June 28, 2017, titled “2017 Community to Community Forum.” PURPOSE To provide the Aboriginal Relations Committee with the 2017 Community to Community Forum proposal for information. BACKGROUND One of the priorities for the Aboriginal Relations Committee as set out in the Terms of Reference is engagement in initiatives and activities that strengthen relationships between Metro Vancouver municipalities and First Nations within the Metro Vancouver region. The Aboriginal Relations Division, operating under the purview of the Aboriginal Relations Committee, is committed to relationship building with area First Nations. Community to Community Forums are intended to foster positive relationships between communities. The Committee endeavours to co-host one Community to Community Forum each year with a different First Nation or multiple First Nations. In 2014, a Forum was held with Katzie First Nation and in 2015, a Forum was co-hosted with Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Last year, a Community to Community Forum was held with Squamish Nation at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre. 2017 Community to Community Forum This report has been prepared to inform the Committee of the 2017 Community to Community Forum and to ensure that the forum aligns with the Committee’s objectives of strengthening relationships with area First Nations. In April 2017, Tsawwassen First Nation responded to Metro Vancouver’s proposal for a Community to Community Forum in 2017. Tsawwassen First Nation expressed an interest in having an Aboriginal Relations Committee to Tsawwassen Executive Council workshop-like approach to the Forum. The Tsawwassen First Nation-Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations Committee Community to Community Forum is set to take place on:

• Day: July 20, 2017 • Time: 8:30am-12:30pm (with registration and breakfast at 8:30am, meeting at 8:45am, lunch

at 11:45am) • Location: Tsawwassen First Nation Recreation Centre (1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen,

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The agenda for this forum is proposed as follows:

• 8:30am-8:45am Registration • 8:45am -9:45am Welcome, Breakfast and Opening Remarks • 9:45am -10:30am Presentations and Discussion (Metro Vancouver and Tsawwassen) • 10:30am-11:45am Guided Bus Tour of Tsawwassen Lands and Development • 11:45am-12:30pm Buffet Lunch and Networking

The budget for this Forum allows for up to 50 participants to attend, including:

• 5 Tsawwassen First Nation Executive Council Members (Chief and Executive Councillors) • 6 Tsawwassen First Nation staff • 10 Tsawwassen First Nation community members • 16 Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations Committee participants (i.e. 13 Committee

members and 3 observers from neighbouring regional districts) • 2 additional Metro Vancouver Board members (i.e. Chair and Vice-Chair) • 10 Metro Vancouver staff (from Legal & Legislative Services, CAO’s Office, Water Services,

Liquid Waste Services, Planning, Human Resources, Solid Waste, and other departments) • 1 contractor (i.e. audio visual)

ALTERNATIVES 1. That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the 2017 Community to

Community Forum proposal in the report, dated June 28, 2017, titled “2017 Community to Community Forum.”

2. That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive the report, dated June 28, 2017, titled “2017 Community to Community Forum”, amend the proposal as necessary, and endorse it as amended.

3. That the Aboriginal Relations Committee provide alternative direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Aboriginal Relations budget endorsed by the Committee included provisions for a Community to Community event. This event falls within that budget. Alternative 1 takes into consideration that the Community to Community Forum would be beneficial for strengthening the political relationship between Tsawwassen First Nation and Metro Vancouver, and that the expenses for undertaking such a forum are considered to be a good investment. As with Alternative 1, Alternative 2 assumes that the Community to Community Forum would be beneficial in strengthening the relationship with Tsawwassen First Nation, but that the Committee wishes to augment the proposal. Alternative 3 would imply that the Aboriginal Relations Committee is silent on the merits of such an event and/or that the Committee is not in favour of such an event at this time. OTHER IMPLICATIONS The focus of this Community to Community Forum is different from some of the previous events held with Katzie (2014), Tsleil-Waututh (2015) and Squamish (2016). The 2017 Community to Community

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Forum is proposed to be a Tsawwassen First Nation Executive Council and committee members meeting with Metro Vancouver’s Aboriginal Relations Committee. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION This report presents the proposed 2017 Community to Community Forum with Tsawwassen First Nation. A Community to Community Forum provides an opportunity for bringing together First Nations and local governments to foster positive relationships between communities. Given that one of the priorities for the Aboriginal Relations Committee is engagement in initiatives and activities that strengthen relationships between Metro Vancouver and First Nations within the region, the proposed Community to Community Forum is intended to meet the Committee’s objectives. Alternative 1 is, therefore, recommended by staff.

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5.2 To: Aboriginal Relations Committee From: Marino Piombini, Supervisor, Aboriginal Relations, Legal and Legislative Services Date: June 22, 2017 Meeting Date: July 6, 2017 Subject: Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities RECOMMENDATION That the MVRD Board receive for information the report, dated June 22, 2017, titled “Quarterly Report on Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities.” PURPOSE To provide the MVRD Board of Directors with a quarterly report on regional and local reconciliation activities and opportunities. BACKGROUND In February 2017, the Aboriginal Relations Committee endorsed, as part of its 2017 Priorities and Work Plan, a quarterly update on regional and local reconciliation activities and opportunities. This report is presented as an information report on reconciliation activities. RECONCILIATION ACTIVITIES On October 30, 2015, the Metro Vancouver Board adopted a resolution endorsing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Summary Report on Indian Residential Schools, as well as the following activities: • Liaise with the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (and, by extension, Reconciliation Canada); • Raise awareness about Indian Residential Schools; • Provide cultural competency training; and • Strengthen relationships with First Nations. The various objectives above, established by the Board, are referenced in Attachment 1, and include: • Activities that have been undertaken by Metro Vancouver over the past few months; and • Upcoming opportunities for reconciliation over the next few months. ALTERNATIVES There are no alternatives to present as this is an information report. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The various activities identified have been included in the Aboriginal Relations budget for 2017. There are no additional financial implications with respect to the items identified in this report.

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SUMMARY / CONCLUSION This report provides a quarterly update on regional and local reconciliation activities and opportunities as per the Committee’s recommendation and for members’ information. Attachment: 1. Lists of Regional and Local Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities (21789528)

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ATTACHMENT

Lists of Regional and Local Reconciliation Activities and Opportunities:

Activities Undertaken by Metro Vancouver

Objectives Activity/Date Notes Raising Awareness

Reconciliation Canada’s National Thought Table on Reconciliation (Webinar) held on May 10, 2017.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, thought leaders from across Canada gathered for a National Thought Table on Reconciliation, broadcast via webinar, on reconciliation within a Canadian multicultural context. Metro Vancouver viewed the webinar. Among the topics discussed by the thought leaders was the findings of the National Narrative on Reconciliation Survey Report. The full 2-hour video of the National Thought Table on Reconciliation discussion can now be viewed on the following web page: http://reconciliationcanada.ca/programs-initiatives/reconciliation-in-action-a-national-engagement-strategy/national-thought-table/

Provide Cultural Competency Training

“Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples.” Facilitated by Indigenous Corporate Training. May 23, 2017 in Vancouver.

Metro Vancouver participated in this one-day session, which allowed participants to: • Review historical events and their relation to the

present day • Learn cultural and linguistic information about

Indigenous Peoples • Learn what to say and not say when working with

Indigenous Peoples • Become familiar with demographic information • Review major court cases and their implications • Begin to understand the cross-cultural perspectives

of the same issue • Be familiar with terminology and know what terms

to use in different situations • Explore business reasons for developing Indigenous

relations • Explore individual and organizational strategies for

developing relationships • Be able to ask all your questions in safe

environment

Raising Awareness

Metro Vancouver staff presentation to the City of Surrey Mayor, Council and Senior Staff on “Building Relations with First Nations.”

Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations was asked by the City of Surrey to provide a 2-hour presentation to the Mayor, Council and senior staff with the City of Surrey. Over 20 participants attended this session, which focused on the history of aboriginal- and non-aboriginal relations, treaty negotiations, First Nations in the region and current land claims, as well as advice on working effectively with aboriginal peoples.

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May 24, 2017 at Surrey City Hall.

Provide Cultural Competency Training

“Creating an Indigenous Engagement Plan.” Facilitated by Indigenous Corporate Training. May 25 in Vancouver.

Metro Vancouver attended this half-day session, which allowed participants to: • Learn the essential steps to develop an Indigenous

engagement plan • Determine the purpose and objectives of the

engagement plan based on your specific project or initiative

• Create community profiles to gain a preliminary understanding of the communities’ interests

• Learn to assess the level of engagement for each Aboriginal/Indigenous group

• Learn to identify appropriate people to start the engagement process with

• Review various methods to conduct consultation activities

• Prepare for dealing with common issues that may be barriers to achieving meaningful engagement, like capacity building

• Receive a copy of a workbook to guide them through the process

Provide Cultural Competency Training

“How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples.” Facilitated by Indigenous Corporate Training. May 25 in Vancouver.

Metro Vancouver participated in this half-day session for the purpose of: • Providing information to help with negotiation

efforts • Supporting appropriate cross cultural

communications • Learning to apply the RESPECT model to the

negotiations process • Getting comfortable in order to participate or lead

a negotiations process • Raising awareness of best practices for

strengthening relationships during the negotiation process

Strengthening Relationships with First Nations

UBCM/First Nations Summit “Community to Community Forum.” June 6, 2017 at Musqueam

This one-day session, held every five or six years, provided an opportunity for local government elected officials and staff and First Nations elected officials and staff to discuss issues of mutual interest. Metro Vancouver was represented at this session by both elected officials and staff.

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Provide Cultural Competency Training

“Indigenous History and Cultural Awareness Session”, facilitated by the Raven Institute on June 14, 2017 at Metro Vancouver head office in Burnaby.

This three-hour session incorporated the elements of the session attended by Aboriginal Relations staff on January 16, 2017 at Musqueam. The session was for local government staff on the Municipal Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) on Aboriginal Relations as well as some Metro Vancouver staff. The session focused on the history of indigenous people in Canada and how this history continues to influence the wellness of indigenous families, communities and nations. The session also promoted dialogue on how indigenous history connects to individuals, businesses, and the larger Canadian and international communities.

Raising Awareness

National Aboriginal Day events. June 21, 2017.

Metro Vancouver staff produced a listing of National Aboriginal Day events in the Metro Vancouver region and made it available to members of the Aboriginal Relations Committee, the Municipal Technical Advisory Committee on Aboriginal Relations, and Metro Vancouver staff. An Intranet article, explaining the significance of this day, which recognizes and celebrates the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada, was also prepared for Metro Vancouver staff.

Upcoming Opportunities for Engaging in Reconciliation Activities

Objectives Activity/Date Notes Strengthening Relationships with First Nations

Tsawwassen First Nation-Metro Vancouver 2017 Community to Community Forum. July 20, 2017 at Tsawwassen.

As part of its annual Work Plan, the Aboriginal Relations Committee co-hosts a Community to Community Forum with a local First Nation. For 2017, the event will be held at the Tsawwassen First Nation Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen, BC involving Tsawwassen’s Executive Council and the Aboriginal Relations Committee, and staff and invited members from both the First Nation as well as regional district staff. A tour of Tsawwassen First Nation Lands and development will be included as part of the Forum.

Raising Awareness

Gathering of Canoes. July 14, 2017 (11am-5pm). Vanier Park in Vancouver.

The Gathering of Canoes involves a traditional landing of the “Pulling Together Canoe Journey.” During a 10-day journey along traditional highways from the Sunshine Coast to the City of Vancouver, up to 30 canoes—with First Nations, Public Service Agencies and youth paddlers—will request permission to land on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and

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Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. More information is available by accessing the following link: https://canada150plus.ca/gathering-of-the-canoes.html

Raising Awareness

The Drum is Calling Festival. July 22-30, 2017 (1pm-10pm) at various locations in Vancouver (general information at Cambie and Georgia Streets)

This is a nine-day festival of indigenous and diverse arts and culture. A list of festival performers can be accessed from the following web page: https://canada150plus.ca/drum-is-calling-festival.html

Raising Awareness

A Walk for Reconciliation in downtown Vancouver, September 24, 2017

Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in the second-ever Reconciliation walk. In 2013, over 70,000 people of all Nations, ages, abilities, communities, and faiths walked together. Led by Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., the walk was originally conceived as a healing tool among Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, in light of the legacy of Indian residential schools. The walk is along a 3-4 km route, where participants will experience first-hand the healing and transformational power of ‘Namwayut — We Are All One, which is to guide the journey of moving forward together. Additional information can be obtained by accessing the following web page: https://canada150plus.ca/walk-for-reconciliation.html

Raising Awareness

“Orange Shirt Day”. Mid-to-late September 2017.

This year, leading up to “Orange Shirt Day” on Saturday, September 30, Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations will prepare information and post an Intranet article for Metro Vancouver staff on the meaning and significance of this day.

Raising Awareness

A “Lunch and Learn” session for Metro Vancouver staff in November 2017 (date TBA) on the topic of Reconciliation

Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Relations will organize a “Lunch and Learn” session for regional district staff on an aspect of “reconciliation” and invite a guest speaker or speakers to provide an opening presentation.

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5.3 To: Aboriginal Relations Committee From: Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services / Corporate

Solicitor Date: June 28, 2017 Meeting Date: July 6, 2017 Subject: Manager’s Report RECOMMENDATION That the Aboriginal Relations Committee receive for information the report, dated June 28, 2017, titled “Manager’s Report.” Aboriginal Relations Committee 2017 Workplan Attachment 1 of this report sets out the Committee’s Workplan for 2017. The status of work program elements are indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee, and changes in the schedule. Province of BC-Musqueam Collaborative Management Agreement re: Fraser River Transition Area On March 30, 2017, the Province of BC (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) and Musqueam Indian Band signed a Collaborative Management Agreement with respect to the Fraser River Transition Area. The agreement includes possible stewardship initiatives such as: research, recommendations; monitoring; and rehabilitation measures. A stewardship forum is also anticipated to be established to support input and participation with stakeholders and coordinate stewardship initiatives with other First Nations. The agreement allows for funding opportunities for Musqueam through the Province, through other agencies, non-government organizations, other orders of government, and through revenue-sharing agreements with proponents. A copy of the agreement is attached as Attachment 2. Province-Wide Community to Community Forum held at Musqueam on June 6, 2017 On June 6, 2017, the Union of BC Municipalities and First Nations Summit co-hosted the 6th Province-wide Community to Community Forum, over the past 20 years, at the Musqueam Community Centre in Vancouver. The dialogue focused on joint ventures, reconciliation, building relations and exploring ways to work together and engage in different types of collaboration. The Forum featured 25 presenters, including the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Perry Bellegarde, who delivered the keynote address to attendees who were primarily from local governments and First Nation organizations. Assembly of First Nations – Government of Canada MOU on Joint Priorities On June 12, 2017, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on joint priorities. The MOU commits the parties to a regular and ongoing Cabinet-level process for First Nations’ leadership and members of the federal Cabinet to ensure progress on priorities identified by First Nations, which include:

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1. Policing and community safety issues affecting First Nations; 2. Co-development of an Indigenous Languages Act to support the preservation, revitalization and

strengthening of indigenous languages; 3. Work in partnership on measures to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of

Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including co-development of a national action plan and discussion of proposals for a federal legislative framework on implementation;

4. Implementation of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada; 5. Ongoing work to develop options or consideration by Chiefs-in-Assembly and federal decision-

makers for a new fiscal relationship to ensure sufficient, predictable and sustained funding for First Nations governments;

6. Work jointly to decolonize and align federal laws and policies with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights;

7. Dialogue and planning to identify priorities and measure progress to close the socio-economic gap between First Nations and other Canadians; and

8. Such other priorities as may be jointly agreed to. Attachments: 1. Aboriginal Relations Committee 2017 Work Plan (21780725) 2. Collaborative Management Agreement (21781033)

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ATTACHMENT 1

Aboriginal Relations Committee 2017 Work Plan Report Date: June 28, 2017

Priorities

1st Quarter Status Invited presentation on Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report Complete Appoint local government representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh treaty tables

Complete

Appoint a representative to the UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Complete Appoint an observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee Complete Provide updates, as and when available, on federal and provincial legislative initiatives in relation to local government interests

Complete

Liaise with UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Complete Provide quarterly progress reports in treaty negotiations Complete Update Metro Vancouver’s Profile of First Nations Complete 2nd Quarter Host an event involving staff of First Nation and local government administrations (e.g. reconciliation)

Complete

Provide updates, as and when available, on federal and provincial legislative initiatives in relation to local government interests

Complete

Provide updates, as and when available, on reconciliation activities Complete Liaise with UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Complete Provide quarterly progress reports in treaty negotiations Complete 3rd Quarter Co-host an event involving First Nation elected leaders (e.g. Community to Community Forum)

In Process

Provide updates, as and when available, on reconciliation activities Pending Provide updates, as and when available, on federal and provincial legislative initiatives in relation to local government interests

Pending

Liaise with UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Pending Provide quarterly progress reports in treaty negotiations Pending 4th Quarter Invited Presentation on the status of treaty negotiations (e.g. provincial negotiation teams or BC Treaty Commission)

Pending

Provide updates, as and when available, on reconciliation activities Pending Provide updates, as and when available, on federal and provincial legislative initiatives in relation to local government interests

Pending

Liaise with UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Pending Provide quarterly progress reports in treaty negotiations Pending Review the 2018 Aboriginal Relations budget Pending

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3.4. Technical Working Group. The Technical Working Group will consist of an equal number of representatives from Musqueam and the Provincial Agency. A decision of the Technical Working Group requires the agreement of the majority of representatives including at least one representative of each Party.

3.5. Responsibilities of Technical Working Group. The responsibilities of the Technical Working Group include:

a. implementation of this Agreement, including addressing and resolving anyimplementation issues;

b. evaluation of this Agreement and the proposal of any recommendedamendments to this Agreement, as required;

c. management of the Dispute Resolution and Issues Resolution processes;

d. stakeholder and public engagement regarding the work under this Agreement,as required;

e. maintenance of the annual implementation work plan under 9.1 that reflectscurrent initiatives, under direction from the Management Working Group;

f. providing regular reports to the Management Working Group regardingprogress on and recommendations arising from work plan items;

g. addressing issues arising from day-to-day operations and implementation ofthe Engagement Framework;

h. implementation of the joint stewardship initiatives set out in Part 4, under thedirection of the Management Working Group;

i. development and maintenance of an annual stewardship work plan, under thedirection of the Management Working Group;

j. development and maintenance of terms of reference, under the direction of theManagement Working Group;

k. meeting on a monthly basis, or on an as-needed basis as otherwise agreed;

I. establishing Task Teams, as required; and

m. any other responsibilities agreed upon in writing by the Parties.

PART 4 - STEWARDSHIP

4.1. Collaboration on Stewardship. The Parties will Collaborate to support the responsible management of the Fraser River Transition Area, through joint stewardship initiatives that respect and consider Musqueam Aboriginal Rights.

4.2. Joint Stewardship Initiatives. The Technical Working Group will implement joint stewardship initiatives in accordance with the annual stewardship work plan to address environmental issues in the Fraser River Transition Area, which initiatives may include: a. review and update of best management practices in the Fraser River

Transition Area for specific program areas;

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~'-4 metrovancouver ~ SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION

APR 2 8 2017 Chief Maureen Thomas and Members of Council Tsleil-Waututh Nation 3075 Takaya Drive North Vancouver, BC V7H 2V6

Dear Chief Thomas and Members of Council:

Re: Tsleil-Waututh Nation Election Results

Office of the Chair Tel. 604 432-6215 Fax 604 451-6614

File: CP-12-01-TSL

On behalf of the Metro Vancouver Board and its Aboriginal Relations Committee, we write to congratulate you on your successful re-election as Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and to Members of Council, to congratulate you on your respective victories.

We look forward to continuing to work with you and your community on intergovernmental issues of mutual interest within the region.

Please feel free to contact us at your convenience if you have any questions or issues you would like to discuss. In the meantime, all the best to you as you begin your new term of office.

Yours truly,

Brb~ hair, Aboriginal Relations Committee

GM/HBS/RH/mp

cc: Aboriginal Relations Committee, Metro Vancouver Carol Mason, Commissioner/ Chief Administrative Officer

21257407

4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4G8 • 604-432-6200 • www.metrovancouver.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Greater Vancouver Regional District •Greater Vancouver Water District• Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District • Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

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