"These documents call upon the Parties to work with federal and provincial governments to achieve the following, 'the health and well-being of First Nations is improved, the gaps in health between First Nations people and other British Columbians are closed, and First Nations are fully involved in decision-making regarding the health of their peoples.' This Relationship Agreement outlines the sound partnership sought by the Parties - a partnership based on shared values and understanding of our collective and respective roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities. This Relationship Agreement therefore defines those roles, responsibilities and accountabilities that create and maintain an ethical and productive partnership between us and is written in the spirit of the shared values upon which our partnership is based."--Context and purpose.