Printer VersionFIRST NATIONS RELATIONS COMMITTEE - NOTICE OF INAUGURAL MEETING

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Strathcona Regional District Offices located at 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC commencing at 12:30 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to permit consideration of matters listed on the agenda below and, where appropriate, to provide recommendations to the Regional Board. Unless otherwise noted, all resolutions will be made pursuant to section 208(1) of the Local Government Act, which requires that all Committee members in attendance vote and each member receives one vote.

      
 
A. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
 
B. CALL TO ORDER
1) RECESS
 
 With the consent of the Committee members present, the Corporate Officer recessed the meeting at 12:30 p.m. to allow time for other directors to arrive at the meeting.
 
 Director Jack entered the meeting chambers.
 
2) RECONVENE
 
 The meeting reconvened at 12:54 p.m. with all members present.
 
 
C. ELECTION OF CHAIR
 The Corporate Officer called for nominations for the position of First Nations Relations Committee Chair. [Item]
 
 Director Dahl nominated Director Jack. Director Jack accepted the nomination with thanks.
 
 The Corporate Officer called a second and third time for nominations and there were none.
 
 Director Jack was declared elected by acclamation to the position of Chair.
 
 
D. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
 The Corporate Officer called for nominations for the position of First Nations Relations Committee Vice Chair. [Item]
 
 Director Vonesch nominated Director Mawhinney. Director Mawhinney accepted the nomination with thanks.
 
 The Corporate Officer called a second and third time for nominations and there were none.
 
 Director Mawhinney was declared elected by acclamation to the position of Vice Chair.
 
 Director Jack in the Chair.
 
1) FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 
 The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people.
 
 
E. FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 
F. ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
    a) FNRC 1/25

THAT the agenda for the February 5, 2025 inaugural meeting of the First Nations Relations Commitee be adopted as presented.
 
 
G. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
 
H. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    a) FNRC 2/25

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the First Nations Relations Committee held on November 6, 2024 be adopted as presented. [Item]
 
 
I. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
 
J. CHAIR REPORTS
 Election as Chair
 
 The Chair expressed his gratitude to the committee for his election.
 
 
K. STAFF REPORTS
 First Nations Reconciliation Framework
 
    a) FNRC 3/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
 The Chair welcomed Pam Shaw, Monique McKay, and Celeste McKay, from Pam Shaw & Associates Planning Services who made a presentation regarding the First Nations Reconciliation Framework. [Item]
 
 The Chair thanked the presenters.
 
 A vote was held on the motion and it was…
 
 Old Growth Forest Management (Quadra Island)
 
    b) FNRC 5/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    c) FNRC 6/25

THAT the Committee recommend a list of Directors to participate in a meeting with the We Wai Kai First Nation in their treaty boardroom to discuss old-growth forest management on Quadra Island.
 
 First Nations Election Results
 
    d) FNRC 7/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    e) FNRC 8/25

THAT the Committee recommend that the Board send congratulatory letters to both First Nations with respect to the elected Chiefs and Councils.
 
    f) FNRC 9/25

THAT in an effort to honour our reconciliatory framework, a schedule of First Nations elections be filed on the Director's Portal.
 
 
L. BYLAWS
 
M. CORRESPONDENCE
    a) FNRC 10/25

THAT the following items be received:
 
 Gitxsan Huwilp Government and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Sign Memorandum of Understanding
 
 - December 11, 2024 news release regarding a memorandum of understanding between Gitxsan Huwilp Government and the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. [Item]
 
 Kwakwaka'wakw Hereditary Chief - Bill Wilson
 
 - January 5, 2025 news release from CBC News regarding the passing of Kwakwaka'wakw Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson. [Item]
 
 shíshálh Nation, B.C. Reconciliation Agreement Renewal
 
 - January 29, 2025 news release from the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation regarding the shíshálh Nation, B.C. reconciliation agreement renewal. [Item]
 
 K’ómoks First Nation Welcomes New Chief and Council
 
    b) FNRC 11/25

THAT the January 7, 2025 news release from the K’ómoks First Nation regarding the election of their Chief and Council be received. [Item]
 
 
N. DIRECTOR REPORTS
 
O. NEW BUSINESS
 
P. ADDENDUM ITEMS
    a) FNRC 12/25

THAT the addendum be considered.
 
 2025 Schedule of Committee Meetings
 
    b) FNRC 13/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    c) FNRC 14/25

THAT the proposed 2025 First Nations Relations Committee meeting schedule attached to the February 4, 2025 report from the Chief Administrative Officer be approved.
 
 
Q. CLOSED SESSION
 
R. TERMINATION
    a) FNRC 15/25

THAT the February 5, 2025 inaugural meeting of the First Nations Relations Committee be terminated.
 
 Time: 2:11 p.m.

Certified Correct:



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Chair


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Corporate Officer