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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2003

The British Columbia government has entered into two agreements-in-principle with the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

One agreement settles the band's land, treaty, water, natural resource and other rights. The second recognizes the band's right to self-governance.

The second agreement appears inconsistent with the Liberal Party's principles on treaty rights, said an opposition leader. The Liberal Party has endorsed a municipal-style government for First Nations.

Get the Story:
Treaty deal raises questions about self-government (CBC 4/15)
Treaty deal a Liberal flip flop, says MacPhail (CBC 4/15)

Relevant Links:
Snuneymuxw Treaty Negotiations - http://www.nanaimotreaty.ca

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