Nisga'a Perspective of the Nisga'a Treaty

Nisga'a Perspective After many years of struggle, the Nisga'a succeeded in signing the first modern treaty. The Nisga'a, the Federal, and Provincial governments, negotiated together and completed the Nisga'a treaty, a treaty that involved economic, cultural, and governmental issues. The Nisga'a have gained the rights they deserve after signing the Nisga'a treaty. In Chief Joe Gosnell words, "The treaty is a balanced and sensible reconciliation of issues that have frustrated and divided British Columbia for …

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