treaty commissioners were first appointed in April 1993, and the treaty process officially began in December 1993. By 1996, 47 First Nations, representing more than 60% of status Indians in B.C., had decided to participate.
Treaty commissioners were first designated in April 1993, and the treaty process commenced officially in December 1993. By 1996, 47 First Nations, comprising over 60% of status Indians in British Columbia, had agreed to participate.