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National Portfolios

The National Chief has established the following five executive committee portfolios:

1. First Nations Families
2. Exercising and Implementing Rights
3. First Nations’ Governance
4. Environment and Economy
5. Management Committee

BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould and Regional Chief George Stanley of Alberta have both been assigned to the First Nations’ Governance portfolio.  This is an important portfolio for BC First Nations’ given our unique experiences in addressing the ‘land question’.

First Nations’ Governance Portfolio – Responsibilities and Key Issues

Citizenship and Nation Building C-3:Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act S-4: Matrimonial Real Property Act Canadian Human Rights Act repeal s.67

Justice and Dispute Resolution

Comprehensive Claims Review / Negotiations

Specific Claims / Additions To Reserves Specific Claims Tribunal ATR Policy Review Claims over $150M

Urban Strategy

Past Portfolios of the BCAFN Regional Chief

To receive up-to-date and comprehensive information on all legislation please visit LEGISinfo - a website maintained by the Library of Parliament.

AFN Committees

As an Executive Member of the Assembly of First Nations and First Nations’ Governance portfolio holder, the BC Regional Chief chairs and/or participates in the following national committees:

AFN Committees / Issues

AFN Chief's Committee On Claims (CCoC)

Aboriginal Title and Rights / Comprehensive Claims Policy