Foundation Agreement. The joint land use planning process will allow shíshálh Nation and the B.C. government to make progress on their Foundation Agreement goals of: • Shared stewardship of the swiya; • Creating economic prosperity for shíshálh people and those choosing to live, work and play within the swiya; • Protecting cultural sites; • Revitalizing shíshálh culture and language; and • Strengthening shíshálh self-government. WHAT IS THE SWIYA? The word 'swiya' describes the lands and waters that shíshálh Nation has occupied and utilized since time immemorial and can be translated as world, birthplace, lands or “territory”. The swiya extends from xwésám (Xxxxxxx Creek) in the southeast to the height of land located north of xénichen (head of Queen’s Reach) in the north, kwékwenis (Lang Bay) to the west and spílksen (Texada Island) to the south. HOW ARE THE LANDS AND WATERS IN THE SWIYA CURRENTLY MANAGED? shíshálh Nation Strategic Land Use Plan and Decision-Making Policy shíshálh Nation has occupied and utilized the swiya and managed its natural resources since time immemorial. In 2007, shíshálh Nation developed the lil xemit tems swiya nelh mes stutula (shíshálh Nation Strategic Land Use Plan), which identifies values and goals for managing land and resources in the swiya (514,520 hectares). In 2013, shíshálh Nation developed a Lands and Resources Decision-Making Policy and process for lands and resources in the swiya, which outlines shíshálh’s expectations regarding resource management, including development, and documents the practices and principles that guide decision-making relating to the use of land, water, and resources of the swiya. The shíshálh Nation Strategic Land Use Plan and Decision-Making Policy are expressions of shíshálh laws and jurisdiction which have governed the swiya since time immemorial.
Foundation Agreement. 1. The main articles of the appended Foundation Agreement1 are hereby agreed, as is the substance of the specially marked parts of the Annexes thereto and the map delineating the boundary between the <component states>. The Draft Annexes as a whole are hereby accepted as a basis for agreement to be finalized no later than 28 February 2003.
Foundation Agreement i. Affirming that Cyprus is our common home and recalling that we were co-founders of the Republic established in 1960
Foundation Agreement. The Independent Electricity System Operator and the Power Workers' Union are committed to making the IESO a successful corporation and recognize that business success ultimately depends on the ability to create and operate a marketplace for electricity that continuously satisfies market participants and stakeholders. There is an understanding that a focus on meeting customer needs and ensuring the IESO's reputation for independence, integrity, and business conduct will not only ensure the success and viability of the enterprise, but will also create meaningful work, employee satisfaction and security. Principles: The IESO and PWU will work together towards business success in a safe and healthy work environment where employees are encouraged to participate in the operation of the business according to the following principles: Communications will be open, honest, timely and expressed in a professional business like manner. Management decisions will consider the needs of the customer, the business, employees and the community. Management will consult with employees and employee representatives and share information through open, honest communications. Process: The IESO and PWU will be proactive in resolving issues using a problem solving approach. This will be implemented through a Steering Committee of senior representatives of management and PWU whose role is to manage and lead by: Establishing sub-committees and selecting resources for these; the parties will select their respective members in consultation with each other. Setting specific performance expectations and overseeing the results. Projects:
Foundation Agreement. The joint land use planning process will allow shíshálh Nation and the B.C. government to make progress on their Foundation Agreement goals of: » Shared stewardship of the swiya; » Creating economic prosperity for shíshálh people and those choosing to live, work and play within the swiya; » Protecting cultural sites; » Revitalizing shíshálh culture and language; and » Strengthening shíshálh self-government WHERE ARE WE GOING? SCOPE OF THE SWIYA The word ‘swiya’ describes the lands and waters that shíshálh Nation has occupied and utilized since time immemorial and can be translated as world, birthplace, lands or “territory”. The swiya extends from xwésám (Xxxxxxx Creek) in the southeast to the height of land located north of xénichen (head of Queen’s Reach) in the north, kwékwenis (Lang Bay) to the west and spílksen (Texada Island) to the south.
Foundation Agreement. The Foundation Agreement demonstrates a commitment to true, lasting reconciliation, co-operation, and partnership, based on recognition and respect for shíshálh rights and title and implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The shíshálh-B.C. Land Use Planning Table is one of six collaborative forums established under the Foundation Agreement. Comprised of equal representation from both parties, the Land Use Planning Table is tasked with developing a draft land use plan for the shíshálh Nation swiya. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Foundation Agreement. It is expected that any mature stewardship recommendations made by the shíshálh-B.C. Land Use Planning Table will be considered by proponents and the shíshálh-B.C. Shared Decision- Making Table until a final land use plan is approved and implemented by shíshálh and B.C. governments.
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