The purpose is to foster negotiations with Canada and British Columbia that lead to a treaty with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. At the conclusion of the Final Agreement for the treaty, the treaty process will have completed its task.
Since time immemorial, we the Nuu-chah-nulth Ha'wiih are the rightful owners and carry the full authority and responsibility to manage and control all that is contained within each of our Ha'houlthee. Strict traditional laws and teachings dictate that it is our responsibility to govern our territories by managing and protecting all lands, waters and resources within our Ha-houlthee to sustain our muschim and our traditional way of life.
Our authority and ownership have never been extinguished, given up, signed away by Treaty or any other means or superseded by any law. We continue to seek a just and honorable settlement of the land and sea question within all of our respective territories.
Through our governing laws and powers, the Ha'wiih endorse, support and direct our respective Nations to enter negotiations with the governments of Canada and British Columbia to reach agreements and/or treaties which will recognize and re-affirm our ownership and governing authorities over our respective Ha-houlthee.
This endorsement and support is provided on the basis and understanding that the Ha-wiih are and will continue to direct negotiations as decision-makers and active participant, consultants and/or advisors throughout negotiations and discussions regarding all of the lands, waters, resources and governance issues within our respective Ha-houlthee.
