Treaty reform urged for native land claims in British Columbia
MLA call for BC and federal governments to rethink treaty making highlights failures of the current process. Suggests focusing on negotiations outside the Treaty Commission, cash settlements, and direct band-to-federal talks while preserving land rights. urges public debate and possible province-wide referendum to set a negotiating mandate.
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