Wetsuwet’en Nation
Broman Indian Lake Band is the traditional name of the Wetsuwet’en Nation and its territory surrounds the Bulkey River drainage in the northeastern part of British Columbia. This expansive territory is comprised of six communities- Moricetown, Hagwilget, Broman Lake, Skin Tyee, Burns Lake, and Nee Tahi Buhn. The Nation is in the fourth stage after having negotiating on the framework of the agreement. The Wet'suwet'en First Nation established the Yinka At'en Development Corporation with the motive of promoting sustainable development within their territory. The nation has also made remarkable progress with title and rights case. Some of the challenges faced by the nation include inability to complete complicated treaty concerns at their individual tables. The federal and provincial governments are also not making frantic efforts aimed at negotiating their mandates. The major issues of their treaty negotiation include eligibility, certainty, financial arrangements, governance issues, and dispute resolution. The nation aims to get a fair access to resources and lands either through benefits agreements or through other arrangements.
Tsawwassen First Nation
Tsawwassen First Nation the traditional name for this nation is Tsawwassen Indian Reserve, and it is located in the Pitt Lake area and Point Roberts to Fraser River Delta and Salt Spring Island. The Nation is on the final stage of the treaty negotiation process. The Nation prides itself as the first self-governing First Nation of its kind for the metropolitan British Columbia. The Nation has made progress in both the land and sustainability of their culture. Tsawwassen First Nation has a seat in the Metro Vancouver Board of directors and a progressive Industrial Lands infrastructure to benefit both parties.
The major barriers faced include incorporating native languages and cultures into the new practices, laws, and institutions. Another challenge is how individual members adapt to the continuously changing surroundings. Some of the issues covered by the treaty include; expansion of Roberts Bank Superport, and increase the rate of employment of the band members. Another issue was to increase the size of the reserve, offering cash settlement, and reserving some part of Fraser River to the band members. The Nation aims to regain its natural flora and fauna through preserving land to provide feeding ground for wild animals.
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Works Cited
http://www.openschool.bc.ca/courses/fns12/mod4.html
