Common use of Overlapping Claims Clause in Contracts

Overlapping Claims. 7.1 The Tsimshian Nation shall resolve any Overlap claims it may have with other First Nations and periodically report on the status of Overlap claims to the Main Table. 7.2 Where Canada and British Columbia are engaged in active negotiations under the BCTC Process with First Nations bordering the Territory, Canada and British Columbia will periodically report to the Main Table on the status of those negotiations. 7.3 If the process to resolve Overlaps is not successful, or is found to be interfering with the successful conclusion of negotiations, the Tsimshian Nation will consider other options to resolve the Overlap, including seeking assistance from the BCTC.