As Presented by:

Steve Gallagher, Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, Sliammon First Nation

Stan Westby, C.A., Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Powell River

Building a Brighter Future Together

"Local Government & First Nation Relationship Building"

Agenda1. Introduction2. Relationship Building

• Steve Gallagher, Sliammon First Nation• Stan Westby, Municipality of Powell River

3. Local Government Consultation with First Nations4. Barriers5. Intergovernmental Community Planning

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Major Issues

• Impetus for change• Motivation• Crystallizing event• Solidification of a relationship

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Major Events

• Community Accord• Protocol Agreement

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Consultation in Practice• Powell River Regional Economic

Development Society• Subdivision Control Bylaw• Official Community Plan• Waterfront Development

Committee• Joint Venture

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Nurturing the Relationship

• Powell River Regional Economic Development Society

• Official Community Plan • Waterfront Development• Joint Venture

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Relationship Growth

• Treaty Negotiations• Economic Development• Social Development• Regional Strength

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Relationship Barriers

• Cross-Cultural Gaps• Government Policy• Funding

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On the Horizon

• A New Relationship• Government to Government• Reciprocal Service Agreements• "Us" and "Them" becoming "WE"• Joint Voice

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Intergovernmental Community Planning

• Sliammon First Nation/Powell River Community Pilot Project

• Community to Community Forum

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