FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. -- Doig River First Nation and Blueberry River First Nation are set to formally sign a Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) settlement on Monday. 

Earlier this month, members voted “overwhelmingly in favour” of a TLE settlement.

The June 15 vote followed around two decades of First Nation land negotiations with each other along with multiple levels of government.

Blueberry and Doig are descendants from the Fort St. John Beaver Band. A joint release said the band received a reserve approximately 13,000 acres less than what they were entitled to under Treaty 8.

The signing celebration is scheduled for 4 PM at the Doig River First Nation Arbour. There will be a BBQ and tea dance to mark the occasion. 

Each Nation’s Chief and Council will move to sign negotiated TLE settlement agreements in accordance with direction provided by membership.