Canada and 'Namgis First Nation advance reconciliation with signing of Memorandum of Understanding
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the 'Namgis First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines areas for discussion and serves as the basis for negotiations of a reconciliation agreement between Canada and the First Nation.
Key Points:
- Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the 'Namgis First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines areas for discussion and serves as the basis for negotiations of a reconciliation agreement between Canada and the First Nation.
- "Congratulations 'Namgis First Nation on all the hard work your community has done to start the journey to self-determination.
- 'Namgis First Nation is a British Columbia First Nation located on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island.
- The First Nation has eight reserves, with its main community situated at Cormorant Island and Alert Bay.