Prince George City Council has updated their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation (LTFN) and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
The MOU on Communications and Cooperation was developed and formally signed in June 2017.
At a Government to Government forum in September 2023, elected officials reviewed and suggested edits to the existing MOU to ensure it is a reflection of current priorities and the terms and conditions remain relevant to all three parties.
The updated MOU includes two additions, that the parties commit themselves to the important and ongoing work of reconciliation as defined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the parties agree to meet formally as staffs, councils, and governments no less than once per year.
“Committing ourselves to the important ongoing work of Truth and Reconciliation, that to me was an important addition to this,” said Councillor Ron Polillo.
“Back when it was first agreed in 2017, I’m sure they had the intention of that, but it wasn’t formalized in this way. That’s an important addition for all of us.”
“This has to be part of the next council’s orientation,” added Councillor Susan Scott.
“We have to, as a a council commit going forward.”
According to the city, the item has been voted on and supported by the RDFFG and the LTFN at meetings held last month.
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