We are a Treaty 8 First Nation-driven association guided by the teachings of our ancestors. The duty of our organization is to engage with the collective member First Nations on political and technical priorities and to provide advisory services for the purpose of achieving economic prosperity, self-sufficiency, protection of the land and a healthy environment; while preserving the culture and Treaty 8 rights and interests.


Treaty 8 Tribal Association will be a leading aboriginal organization that is unified and self-sufficient. It will protect the environment, support economic development and capacity building, and enhance the social and cultural relationships of its member First Nations.


We commit to uphold the following values as we pursue our mission and vision:

• Integrity - We conduct ourselves at all times in a professional and ethical manner. Honesty, openness and transparency are the trademarks of the way we conduct our business.
• Respect - We demonstrate fairness, responsibility, efficiency, consistency, respect and compassion in our communications and meetings with others.
• Leadership/Teamwork - We foster leadership and teamwork at all levels. We encourage and promote innovation, creativity, organization, involvement and sharing in all of our day-to-day activities.
• Trust - We are reliable, dependable, and accountable for our actions and practice objectivity.

The Treaty 8 Tribal Association (T8TA) was incorporated in 1982 under the BC Societies Act. Treaty 8 Tribal Association acts as a coordinator, a facilitator, and technical support on various issues as mandated from time to time by the Council of Treaty 8 Chiefs.

T8TA is a service delivery organization that is primarily funded by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND: Tribal Council Funding) to provide advisory services and claims research. The Treaty 8 Tribal Association works collectively with five First Nations in Northeastern BC. To find out more about the Treaty 8 Tribal Association, please check out the links to the right.


The mission of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association website is to engage Treaty 8 First Nation staff and community member interaction on initiatives that are important to T8 First Nations in BC.

This website is designed to strengthen communication within the membership of Treaty 8 First Nations and to build general public awareness of BC Treaty #8 values and identity. This site:

• Provides resources for basic reference needs,
• Serves as a resource to support ongoing issues and needs,
• Offers resources to meet Treaty 8 First Nation members' interests,
• Highlights Treaty 8 Project activities, and
• Provides opportunity for Treaty 8 community members' questions and input.