Indian and Northern Affairs Canada provides advisory, funding, and supportive services to First Nations, Inuit and northerners. On behalf of the Government of Canada, the department negotiates treaties with Aboriginal peoples. The major responsibility of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is to lead the Province of British Columbia in negotiating fair and just treaties with First Nations by working with the federal government, other provincial ministries and all British Columbians. A table gives details of treaties, including parties involved. Provides information that youth may find useful in their daily lives.
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Web site includes a broad spectrum of resources on aboriginal issues, news, upcoming events and program information. British Columbia First Nations is an on-line community from which people can explore and learn about the rich history, diversity and culture of British Columbia's First Nations. The First Nations Summit is comprised of a majority of First Nations and Tribal Councils in BC, and provides a forum for Fir st Nations to address issues related to treaty negotiations, as well as other issues of common concern. Web site includes a document library, photograph gallery and numerous treaty resources. Treaty Advisory Committees are organizations made up of officials, staff and observers, which work to ensure that local government interests are identified and forwarded to the BC Negotiating Teams during treaty negotiations with First Nations.