Gitxsan Huwilp Government Propose a Military Armistice Agreement with RCMP Following Years of Activity on their Lands

After months, even years, of RCMP activity on their lands, the Gitxsan Huwilp Government are proposing a military armistice agreement.

If approved, the agreement would limit the activity of the RCMP’s controversial Community-Industry Response Group on their territory.

According to the RCMP, the C-IRG is tasked with providing oversight in and addressing incidents related to energy projects.

But, they have been accused of excessive force, racism, harassment, and rights violations during their activities at First Nations blockades.

After receiving more than 100 complaints, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission launched an investigation into the unit last month.

That month also saw the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs ban the unit from their territory, but the RCMP refused to comply.

Now, they have drawn up a draft armistice agreement, which will be presented to RCMP leadership next Tuesday.

It would limit the C-IRG’s access to Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan territory unless approved by Parliament, call for the cessation of hostile acts on the land, and limit the number of RCMP allowed on their territory to 9 authorized officers.