Supporting Treaty Implementation

Applications are currently being accepted for this program.

The Supporting Treaty Implementation program was developed in 2007 with funding from the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. The intent of the program was to demonstrate options and provide examples of initiatives that local governments were undertaking to support treaty implementation activities in their communities.

The original program was open to Treaty Advisory Committees (TACs) and local governments affected by a signed or initialled final agreement or who were involved in the negotiation of a final agreement. Grants were available for pilot projects that supported treaty implementation through activities such as developing an agreement between a local government and First Nation, establishing a mentoring program, or undertaking a community education campaign.

In 2009, UBCM worked with the Ministry to enhance the existing program in order to support TACs to participate at treaty tables. This resulted in a program that provided the opportunity for TACs and/or local governments that met eligibility requirements to apply for operating funds for 2009/10.

2010/11 TAC Operational Funding (Round 4)

UBCM is now pleased to announce that TACs and/or local governments that are participating at a treaty negotiation table at Stage 4 or Stage 5 and that meet eligibility criteria can apply for operating funds for 2010/11.  Under the 2010/11 program, grants of up to $5,000 per active treaty table are available to TACs and/or local governments that are:
  • Participating at treaty tables in Stage 4 or Stage 5 of the negotiation process.
  • Required to participate directly with First Nations in land, jurisdiction or servicing discussions.
  • Required to participate directly in the negotiation of a treaty-related measure, treaty interim measure or incremental treaty agreement.
Please refer to the Government of BC's treaty webpage for information on tables that are at Stage 4 or more advanced.

2009/10 TAC Operational Funding (Round 3)

In 2009, UBCM worked with the Ministry to enhance the existing program in order to support TACs to participate at treaty tables. This resulted in an new round of funding that provided the opportunity for TACs and/or local governments that met eligibility criteria to apply for operating funds for 2009/10.

For applicants with approved projects, the final report is due no later April 30, 2010. The final report can be submitted as a letter and should include:

  • A brief description of the TAC operations in 2009/10
  • Financial summary detailing how the funds were spent.

Pilot Project Program (Round 1 & 2)

The original program was open to Treaty Advisory Committees (TACs) and local governments affected by a signed or initialled final agreement and those local governments who were involved in the negotiation of a final agreement. Grants of up to $10,000 were available for pilot projects that supported treaty implementation through activities such as developing an agreement between a local government and First Nation, establishing a mentoring program, or undertaking a community education and awareness campaign.

Additional Information

Contact Information

For more information contact Local Government Program Services at (250) 356-5134 or lgps@ubcm.ca.