Congratulations to qiyəplenəxʷ Howard Grant, Executive Director of the First Nations Summit and Councillor of Musqueam FN, on being named to the Order of BC “for bridging cultures and advancing Indigenous rights with over 26 years of leadership and dedication”. bc.ctvnews.ca/these-are-the-…

EVENT NOTICE: All Chiefs Meeting (Online) on Engagement on an Independent Specific Claims Resolution Process happening September 10th & September 11th. Click here for more information ubcic.bc.ca/engagement_on_…

"The leadership of Williams Lake First Nation, the survivors, families, investigative team, and filmmakers demonstrate a depth of spirit, courage of character and resilience in the telling of this powerful account" ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_urges_pu…

"This political red rover debacle is not only amazingly regressive but sets a dangerous precedent. The BCCP platform plans threaten to undermine the progress we've made and would set us back decades that we cannot afford" GCSP ubcic.bc.ca/bc_conservativ…

Seriously? John Rustad really?

“B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad has to stop throwing Indigenous people "under the bus" for political gain, according to the First Nations Leadership Council.” #bcpoli BCAFN First Nations Summit Dr Jordan B Peterson John Rustad nanaimobulletin.com/news/bc-indige…

The UBCIC is deeply saddened by the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs a remarkable leader whose dedication to her community and commitment to justice, equity, and Indigenous rights will leave an incredible mark on all. Read more: bit.ly/3TjlEAI

Fantastic time hanging with Randene Neill on the Sunshine Cost❤️ Opened 40 homes, announced the start of another 33 as part of B.C. Builds. Visited 34 supportive homes called house of Clans that just opened with #shishalhnation Ending with visiting local businesses🙌🏾

BCFNJC Statement: Racist Resolution Proposed by Law Society of British Columbia Members Supports Residential School and Genocide Denialism – Trust and Reconciliation Will Be Broken bcfnjc.com/2024/09/09/bcf…

Please see my statement on the recent uptick in Residential School denialism.

Honoured to participate in the “Loving Justice: Breathing Life into Our Own Laws” conference hosted by Our Children Our Way society this week. Judy Wilson, Robert Phillips, ⁦RCYBC, GCSP,⁩ ⁦⁦First Nations Summit⁩ ⁦⁦Cheryl Casimer⁩, ⁦Mary Teegee⁩ Deb Foxcroft

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip at the Union of BC Municipalities Province-wide Community to Community forum today: "Reconciliation is about how view and treat each other"

"At the end of the day, I am a grandfather to 15 grandchildren and two beautiful new great-grandchildren, and I know in my heart that we have to do everything in our power to make positive, transformative change for our kids." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip ubcic.bc.ca/new_accord_on_…

While the apology delivered today by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) for the past harms caused to Indigenous people is a step in the right direction, UBCIC continues to call upon CMA to rectify the ongoing and systemic injustice Indigenous people face in the medical field.

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council declares a state of emergency as drug crisis continues to devastate First Nation communities. Judith Sayers: “This is a real emergency. We are losing too many, especially young people, to this crisis,” said Cloy-e-iis (Judith Sayers), President of the

“⁦Caught in the gusts of the farright windstorm that has propelled his revival from political oblivion Rustad’s⁩ campaign is normalizing a zero-sum framing that positions Indigenous rights as a threat to the broader non-Indigenous public”#bcpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/0…