Tcwesétmentem “Walking Together” Agreement

On April 12, 2022, Simpcw and MCFD signed the Tcwesétmentem - "Walking Together" Agreement which is the first of its kind in BC. This agreement is a legally binding agreement on all social workers in the province of BC. It is an operational agreement that sets out roles, responsibilities, and funding between Simpcw and MCFD and ensures Simpcw First Nation's full participation and involvement in all planning, care and decision making under BC’s Child, Family, Community Services Act (CFCSA).

Gitsegukla Declaration

On March 15, 2023, Simpcw First Nation and Gitsegukla First Nation signed a historic Declaration in which both Nations made a Commitment to Work Together to Create an Inter-Nation Agreement to recognize, respect and uphold each Nations inherent Child & Family Services.

See below for a full copy of the Declaration:

VIDEO FOLLOW THE LINK > Child and Family Services Partnership - final.mp4 (dropbox.com)