Negotiation Tables
What is a bilateral and trilateral negotiation process?
Bilateral negotiations are negotiations which involve two parties. For example, the MMS was mandated to negotiate a Hydrocarbon Accommodation and Consultation agreement with Quebec. This was completed through Bilateral Negotiations with the Province of Quebec and the Mi’gmaq.
Trilateral negotiations are negotiations which involve three parties. For example, the MMS is mandated to negotiate the Ginuewei Niganiljoqa’taqan (Framework Agreement) with the Federal Government and the Province of Quebec. These negotiations are ongoing with both Federal and Provincial representatives.
How the mandating process works:
There are two levels of authority that mandate the work of the MMS:
When a common issue or interest is identified, the Agnutmatesnu conducts research on the subject and prepares to present their findings to the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi.
The Chief Executive Committee (CEC)
All discussion matters are first addressed with the Chiefs of the CEC. If the CEC has an interest in a specific matter, the discussion is then addressed with each council during the assembly of the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi.
The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi (MM)
If the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi has an interest in the common priority, a mandate to pursue the action will be drafted and reviewed during the assembly.
Negotiation Tables
What is a bilateral and trilateral negotiation process?
Bilateral negotiations are negotiations which involve two parties. For example, the MMS was mandated to negotiate a Hydrocarbon Accommodation and Consultation agreement with Quebec. This was completed through Bilateral Negotiations with the Province of Quebec and the Mi’gmaq.
Trilateral negotiations are negotiations which involve three parties. For example, the MMS is mandated to negotiate the Ginuewei Niganiljoqa’taqan (Framework Agreement) with the Federal Government and the Province of Quebec. These negotiations are ongoing with both Federal and Provincial representatives.
How the mandating process works:
There are two levels of authority that mandate the work of the MMS:
When a common issue or interest is identified, the Agnutmatesnu conducts research on the subject and prepares to present their findings to the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi.
The Chief Executive Committee (CEC)
All discussion matters are first addressed with the Chiefs of the CEC. If the CEC has an interest in a specific matter, the discussion is then addressed with each council during the assembly of the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi.
The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi (MM)
If the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi has an interest in the common priority, a mandate to pursue the action will be drafted and reviewed during the assembly.
Update to Peace and Friendship Treaties Maps
The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat (MMS) has worked closely with the Canadian government and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) to rectify a longstanding oversight in mapping the Peace and Friendship Treaties. This initiative addresses the previous exclusion of the Gaspé Peninsula, a key area within Gespe’gewa’gi, ensuring a more accurate representation of treaty beneficiaries.
The LMG advocated for this crucial change for years, highlighting the inconsistency within Canada’s mapping. Despite recognizing communities such as Gespeg, Gesgapegiag, Listuguj, and Viger as Treaty beneficiaries, their territories were notably absent from official treaty maps. This discrepancy was especially pronounced considering the signing of Reconciliation and Relationship Agreements (RRAs) with Listuguj and Viger, which affirmed their status as parties to these treaties. Yet, the maps used for educational and consultation purposes remained unchanged, failing to reflect this acknowledgment.
In response to these concerns, we have updated the maps used in the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS) and Historic Treaties of Canada maps. This revision incorporates the territories of the modern-day collectives located in the Province of Quebec, including the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, Micmacs of Gesgapegiag First Nation, and La Nation Micmac de Gespeg, all of whom are signatories to the Peace and Friendship Treaties.
This updated mapping is designed for illustrative purposes, facilitating a more inclusive approach to consultation activities that impact the traditional lands of Peace and Friendship Treaty signatories.
Current Negotiations
The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi approved and signed a Trilateral Framework Agreement in 2012, which expired in 2016. Since then, the MM has mandated the Agnutmatesnu to re-establish the Steering and Technical Committee, which would focus on the renewal of the framework agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current Negotiations
The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi approved and signed a Trilateral Framework Agreement in 2012, which expired in 2016. Since then, the MM has mandated the Agnutmatesnu to re-establish the Steering and Technical Committee, which would focus on the renewal of the framework agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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