A group of adults and children walk along a trail in a CRD regional park.

The capital region spans the traditional territories of many First Nations, of which 11 have Reserve lands and 9 have settlement populations, made up of 4,142 members.

The First Nations Relations Service supports the CRD and its Board to build strong and enduring relationships with neighbouring First Nations governments. We are committed to respectfully and appropriately engaging those First Nations communities in regional strategies, decision-making and shared interests.

Desired Outcome

Strong relationships with First Nations based on trust and mutual respect, partnerships and working together on shared goals

Key Strategies & Plans

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