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1764 The Treat of Niagra – The British Anishinaabe Treaty Alliance 1812 War of 1812 1817 Selkirk Agreement – Agreement to share the land with the Cree and Ojibway with the Red River Colony. Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline INM - Idle No More In November 2012, the grassroots movement known as “Idle No More” was born after a few teach-ins. The First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, Allies, Native Organizations, grassroots people, and Supporters of Treaty and Aboriginal Rights have gathered at such places as the Alberta Provincial Legislature, Canada Place - Federal Building, Shopping malls, Public squares, school gymnasiums and streets to march, protest and rally against Federal legislations, Provincial regulations, and policies that may infringe on, and will affect Treaty rights. Grass roots people took a stand on the protection, and sacredness of the Treaties, lands and waters and what it means to First Nations and for the governments to uphold their fiduciary obligations. The movement quickly spread to northern communities, and around the world. Treaty 8 membership devoted their time, energy to organize, and participate in the rallies along with their rural and urban counterparts to make the Idle No More Movement successful, alive, and on-going to present day. More events are planned for the coming months, bills are still forthcoming. Consultation • In the spring of 2012, an Aboriginal Relations Ministry was created as stand-alone ministry and Robin Campbell is named Aboriginal Relations Minister. • October 2012, the Alberta Government sent out a draft Consultation discussion paper (1 page) to Alberta First Nations to review for 30 days. Consultation was the main focus in meetings with Technicians, Chiefs and Aboriginal Relations ministry on November 19th, 2012 and again on February 1st, 2013 at the Government house, and recently on April 19th, and April 30th, 2013 at Sawridge Hotel South Edmonton. • Aboriginal Relations minister, Robin Campbell announced Bill 22 to the Provincial Legislative Assembly on May 8th, 2013 and stated he has consulted with First Nations. First Nations rejected the bill; however, Bill 22 passed the 3rd reading, and received Royal Assent on May 27th, 2013. • The First Nations of Alberta and Provincial Treaty Organizations submitted position papers sharing their views on First Nations Consultation in September 2010, and December 21st, 2012, and May 17th, 2013. • Government of Alberta insists they will continue to work with First Nations in shaping the Policies. To date, there has not been any input, active participation, or any consultation with Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta regarding the Consultation process. Page 16
1821 Merger of two major rivals, the North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company. 1830 “Indian Policy” transferred from military to civil authorities. 1857 Gradual Civilization Act Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline Livelihood Water symposium / Conference on water protection In October 2012 and May 2013, the Livelihood department (in collaboration with Keepers of Athabasca, University of Alberta) held 2 water conferences at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton. Topics were on Water and Treaty rights. As a result of the water conference, on May 2nd, the same organizers planned an Idle No More event called “Our water is not for sale” on May 24th, 2013 - where 150 people marched from Canada Place, down Jasper Avenue and to the Alberta Legislature. Bill S-8 Bill S-8 is the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act; introduced in the Senate on February 29th, 2012. Bill S-8 contains a clause in it stating “Government of Canada will incorporate Provincial and Territorial water regulations, acts, and laws on the First Nation communities.” Currently, there has been no consultation with First Nations; the bill was read in the House of Commons on May 8th, 2013 for Second Reading and Referral to Committee. It is anticipated that the Bill will pass 3rd Reading this summer. There may be a Judicial Review, and/or a Class Action Lawsuit pending on Bill S-8. Responsible Energy Development Act Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) is an amalgamation of Energy Resources Conservation Board, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and Energy as one regulator. Policy Management Office will also be responsible for the public engagement component and the risk and performance management components of REDA. REDA is expected to be fully operational by the end of fall 2013. Government of Alberta (ESRD) states they have completed stakeholder sessions with First Nations in spring 2013. To date, there has been no consultation and no participation from First Nations in this process, as info sessions are not consultation. PLAR (Public Lands Administration Regulation) Enacted August 25, 2011; the Regulation in effect on September 12, 2011: The Judicial Review was filed on Friday, January 20th, 2012. The Judicial Review hearing is slated for June 17-21, 2013. Janes Freedman Kyle and MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman Law Firms have not issued any media releases about this lawsuit. Further information will be forthcoming, pending the litigation in June 2013. Boreal Leadership Council Caribou- Caribou action planning – methodology & advance integrated caribou conservation. Protected areas - Support for development and implementation of protected areas framework that delivers: assessment, identification, and implementation of protected areas. Water and wetlands - work to advance provincial wetland policy, including helping advance integrated caribou conservation efforts and improve transboundary ecosystem-based water management. Other - Advancing a sound framework for conservation and environmental management in areas affected by oil and gas development Page 17
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