Drafting of the final proposed Kitsumkalum Treaty is nearing completion, with Chief Negotiators from all Kitsumkalum, Canada and B.C. initialling the treaty in June 2024.
Initialling marks an important milestone in the treaty journey, as it signals the conclusion of substantive negotiations. Initialling is subject to important caveats, including Canada and B.C. fulfilling its duty to consult other First Nations and the completion of a final legal review of the treaty.