Apr 21, 2026 | Announcements
Premier’s, First Nations Leadership Council statement about DRIPA Premier David Eby and the First Nations Leadership Council have released the following statement regarding the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act (DRIPA): “The Government of B.C. will...
Apr 15, 2026 | Announcements
Statement from CBABC President Patricia Blair on DRIPA implementation The Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch supports the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as a cornerstone of British Columbia’s commitment to Reconciliation and to the...
Mar 25, 2026 | Announcements
Chief Robert Louie: Business depends on clear rights; Premier Eby is risking B.C.’s economy by ignoring them The Westbank First Nation is a national leader in welcoming and developing business in our territory. We depend on it. For over 20 years we have proven that...
Feb 19, 2026 | Announcements
Cowichan decision is ‘rock solid law’, won’t affect private landowners, UBC expert says A new UBC analysis says the Cowichan decision is grounded in solid law and does not threaten private landowners, outlining pathways for fair, forward-looking solutions. The recent...
Nov 29, 2024 | Announcements, BC Government, News Releases
FNLC Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) Today the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) recognizes and celebrates the...
Jul 6, 2021 | Announcements, Children & Families
Cowessess First Nation signs $39M deal to implement child welfare system Cowessess First Nation is located 160 km east of Regina. Photo courtesy: Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. APTN – Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan has signed onto a...
