Jurisdiction & Law Making
The treaty will provide clarity for how Hul'qumi'num authorities and jurisdictions will be exercised throughout our territory and what our relationship will be with the provincial and federal governments in exercising this power. It will establish the extent to which we can participate in heritage management, habitat protection and land use planning. It will also dictate how we share in the revenues from the resources of the lands and waters within our territory that do not become Hul'qumi'num lands. As the original stewards of these lands and resources, we assert that we should receive the authority to continue to be responsible for their protection for future generations.

We are negotiating for a model of management that provides for opportunities to have Hul'qumi'num leaders participate in government decision making. This will ensure that our values and visions are reflected in decisions made throughout our territory.