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New Pre-Application Engagement Process for Oil & Gas Activities
BUICK, B.C., June 30, 2023 – Blueberry River First Nations (Blueberry) Chief and Council and the Blueberry Lands Department are happy to report that an important action as a result of the Blueberry Implementation Agreement is now taking place.
The January 2023 Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement required the development of a new consultation process with Blueberry on oil and gas activities. Blueberry and the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) have collaborated on the new BRFN/BCER consultation process, including new information requirements and pre-application engagement expectations.
Five First Nations reach settlement with B.C., federal governments on Treaty Land Entitlement claims
On April 15, 2023, Blueberry River First Nations and four other B.C. Treaty 8 Nations, alongside provincial and federal government representatives, announced settlement agreements of the Nations’ Treaty Land Entitlements claims. The settlements resolve long-standing claims that these First Nations did not receive all the lands owed to them under Treaty 8, which they signed in 1899.
Cultural Feedback Meeting Summary
The BRFN Cultural Feedback Meeting held on March 1 is now summarized . The meeting covered the cultural goals of restoration projects and what priority cultural features & uses the community Members agreed on. Read the Meeting Summary