In 2007, over 200 British Columbia First Nation Chiefs and representatives came together for a First Nations Energy Summit at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre in Squamish traditional territory. Over two days the delegates shared information, discussed the future of energy in British Columbia, and developed the BC First Nations Energy Action Plan – a collective First Nations vision for a sustainable path forward.
The principles, goals and actions of the Plan were subsequently supported through resolution by the BC Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Summit, and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.
