HAIDA ACCORD

We the undersigned, who represent the Haida Nation as:

Hereditary Chiefs, Council of the Haida Nation, Old Massett Village Council, Skidegate Band Council
do commit to work cooperatively as a Nation to protect and enhance the well being of Haida Gwaii and our people. In doing so, we agree:

  1. The Constitution of the Haida Nation is the guiding document of Policies and Principles from which we govern ourselves;

  2. To uphold the Constitution of the Haida Nation encompassing Haida values in decision making;

  3. To work respectfully and cooperatively to resolve internal conflicts and differences in a timely way, internal to the Haida Nation;

  4. The citizens of the Haida Nation collectively hold Title to Haida Gwaii and commit to go forward as one Nation to share all lands, waters, and resources within our territory for the benefit of all living Haida and future generations;

  5. To protect Haida Culture and Heritage while providing for the economic needs of our people;

  6. We will protect Haida Title and Rights of the territories of the Haida Nation;

  7. To be accountable to the people by presenting factual reports and full financial disclosure on all programs and services within the Nation;

  8. To participate in the development of policies and strategies, to direct and support bodies assigned specific tasks, and we will strive for full understanding and consensus in advancing our interests within or outside our Nation.

Sworn this day November 14, 1998

Signatories:
Council of the Haida Nation
Old Massett and Skidegate Councils, and
Haida Hereditary Leaders of Skidegate and Old Massett

Adopted and Signed, November 14, 1998

HAIDA ACCORD

We the undersigned, who represent the Haida Nation as:

Hereditary Chiefs, Council of the Haida Nation, Old Massett Village Council, Skidegate Band Council
do commit to work cooperatively as a Nation to protect and enhance the well being of Haida Gwaii and our people. In doing so, we agree:

  1. The Constitution of the Haida Nation is the guiding document of Policies and Principles from which we govern ourselves;

  2. To uphold the Constitution of the Haida Nation encompassing Haida values in decision making;

  3. To work respectfully and cooperatively to resolve internal conflicts and differences in a timely way, internal to the Haida Nation;

  4. The citizens of the Haida Nation collectively hold Title to Haida Gwaii and commit to go forward as one Nation to share all lands, waters, and resources within our territory for the benefit of all living Haida and future generations;

  5. To protect Haida Culture and Heritage while providing for the economic needs of our people;

  6. We will protect Haida Title and Rights of the territories of the Haida Nation;

  7. To be accountable to the people by presenting factual reports and full financial disclosure on all programs and services within the Nation;

  8. To participate in the development of policies and strategies, to direct and support bodies assigned specific tasks, and we will strive for full understanding and consensus in advancing our interests within or outside our Nation.

Sworn this day – May 13, 2013