UBCIC

“I am deeply honoured and humbled by the confidence of the UBCIC Chiefs Council in acclaiming me to a 10th 3-year term as President,” stated GC Stewart Phillip "We need to pour our hearts and souls into resolving the outstanding land question in B.C." www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_celebr...

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Opposes New Oil Pipeline Proposals to B.C.’s North Coast Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"Any proposal to ram a new oil pipeline through to B.C.'s North Coast is a direct assault on the inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights of the First Nations who steward these lands and waters." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_oppose...

UBCIC Calls for Commemoration, Education and Healing on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"UBCIC stands firmly with survivors and intergenerational survivors and acknowledges their courage in sharing their heart-felt testimonies as an unwavering commitment to justice and critical contributions to Canada’s decolonization." GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_calls_...

UBCIC Deeply Concerned with Ostrich Farm Cull Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"It is imperative that we all do our part to protect Mother Nature's creatures. In closing, the UBCIC celebrates the SCCs “stay the of execution” of the 400 ostriches." www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_deeply...

First Nations Leadership Council Urges Ongoing Engagement and Support on Transformation of the Heritage Conservation Act Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"Let me be clear: protecting First Nations heritage strengthens British Columbia’s heritage. We will not allow misinformation or political opportunism to undermine this work. We urge all British Columbians to stand with us in protecting what is sacred." GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_urges_o...

Thank you for everyone who attended the First Nations Housing & Homelessness Forum, co-hosted by FNLC and FNHIC. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for day 2, here at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. More information here: www.bcafn.ca/events-meeti...

First Nations Leadership Council Calls on the Province to Obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent Before Granting Land Tenures Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"The Province must not grant any tenures without first obtaining the free, prior and informed consent of First Nations and commit to working in partnership with First Nations to protect our lands and waters from exploitation.” Chief Don Tom www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_provinc...

Photo of foggy forest landscape with coniferous trees on a slope. Overlaid text: "BC's Old Growth Strategic Review Five Years On - 88 organizations are raising the alarm about the delay in implementing key OGSR recommendations - including a new law for biodiversity and ecosystem health - while resource development projects are fast-tracked."

It's been 5 yrs since BC's #OldGrowth Strategic Review report, and key recommendations – like a law for #biodiversity & ecosystem health – are languishing while BC moves to fast-track resource development. 🌲Today, 88 groups are calling on #BCgov to act: www.wcel.org/media-releas... #bcpoli #forests

First Nations Consent Ignored as Canadians Asked to Subsidize LNG Expansion Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"We reject any process that tramples our inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights, ignores free, prior and informed consent, and sacrifices the climate for foreign corporate profits. True nation-building requires working with us, not against us.” GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/first_nation...

Comments of Premier David Eby counterproductive to true, lasting reconciliation Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"By artificially pitting recognition of and respect for First Nations’ human rights against the interests of who he refers to as “real people”, Premier Eby has employed a strategy that belongs firmly in a dark and less enlightened time." www.ubcic.bc.ca/comments_of_... #bcpoli

UBCIC Shares Deep Condolences with Hollow Water First Nation and Calls for an Immediate End to Violence Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Hollow Water First Nation, to the victims and loved ones affected by this devastating tragedy. www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_shares...

UBCIC Stands with Xatśūll First Nation in their Appeal to Overturn BCSC on Mount Polley Mine Dam Raise Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

“We are honoured to be standing with the Xatśūll First Nation, who are at the front lines of defending title and rights, with this appeal.” GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_stands...

UBCIC Acknowledges Landmark Cowichan Title Decision Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"We acknowledge the contributions of Elders and leadership after 513 days at trial; a grueling experience of cross-examination of oral history." Chief Don Tom, UBCIC Vice-President www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_acknow...

UBCIC Stands with Survivors of St. Augustine’s Residential School Following Further Investigation by shíshálh Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"UBCIC raises our hands to the survivors, elders, and leaders for their strength in retelling the extremely traumatic stories of what happened to children at St. Augustine’s Residential School, and to the investigators for documenting and sharing evidence" www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_stands...

The True Threat to Private Property? Ignoring Indigenous Title | The Tyee The Cowichan decision isn’t an ‘unintended consequence.’ It’s the predictable result of generations of political inaction.

Adam Olsen: By framing the decision as a threat to property owners, the attorney general risks stoking public fear and scapegoating First Nations for a problem they did not create. #bcpoli

Your support Urgently needed - Research Funding Crisis Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

Support Needed - Help us by sending letters to Minister Alty

We are facing cuts to Specific Claims Research and development funding- this could threaten progress on claims overall and obstruct First Nations’ access to justice.

Link to instructions and template www.ubcic.bc.ca/your_support...

UBCIC Denounces Dismissal of Xatśūll First Nation’s Legal Challenge on Mount Polley Mine Expansion Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"If the Declaration Act is truly meaningful, the Province must demonstrate that it is more than symbolic. Decisions like this show the gap between promises and practice." Chief Don Tom www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_denoun...

UBCIC Mourns the Passing of Grand Chief Robert ‘Bob’ Pasco, Respected Nlaka’pamux Leader Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"Grand Chief Pasco was an iconic leader whose wisdom, strength, and fierce commitment to justice helped shape the political landscape for Indigenous Nations in B.C. He was a teacher and mentor to many, including myself" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_mourns...

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip in center of photo on a stage, surrounded by Indigenous youth.

Grand Chief was honoured to have spent the afternoon at the Sylix Youth Leadership Gathering & Okanagan Nation Alliance AGA, at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt

Jennifer Anne Gibson - KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Jennifer Anne Gibson, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her bravery and strength to push through her long fight…

"Her legacy lives on in the many projects she touched, in the stories she helped preserve, and in the hearts of all who had the honour of working with her and enjoying her laughter and conversation." www.korucremation.com/obituaries/j... Press Release: www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_rememb...

After Summit, UBCIC Gravely Concerned with Canada’s Shift Away from Consent and Environmental Protections Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"We will not be legislated to; we will uphold our Title and Rights recognized under section 35 of the Constitution. We are the First Peoples of the Land; we are not Canada’s Indians." - Chief Don Tom www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_gravel...

"On behalf of the Elders, Chiefs, Women and Youth; we offer our collective congratulations to UBCIC Women’s Representative Melissa Moses!" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip

UBCIC Acknowledges Historic shíshálh Sentencing as a Step Toward Justice for Sacred Site Desecration Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

The powerful witness statements from former hiwus and community members poignantly articulated the irreversible damage caused - not just to ancestral remains, but to the living cultural connection between the shíshálh people and their lands. www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_acknow...

We look forward to working with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs!

"Canada must uphold international standards for Indigenous consent and remain vigilant—urging all parties involved to ensure the safety of Xinka land and water defenders, as we will continue to do."

Sea lice on farmed salmon DO impact wild salmon. Peer-reviewed, independent science must guide decision-making. DFO must update its content to reflect the real science and stop misleading the public www.livingoceans.org/media/news/g...

UBCIC Chiefs Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Opposing Federal Fast-Track Legislation Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

The UBCIC Chiefs Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the recently introduced federal fast-tracking ‘One Canadian Economy’ Bill C-5, and warns that the proposed legislation is in complete opposition to the UN Declaration and Canada’s own UNDA www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_chiefs... #bcpoli

UBCIC Reiterates Opposition to PRGT Pipeline and Stands in Solidarity with the Gitanyow and Gitxsan People Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"Why does the Province of B.C. claim to uphold consent for some First Nations compared to others? Once again, it feels like we are headed into a long, hot summer.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/opposition_t... #bcpoli

UBCIC Calls on Prime Minister Carney to Declare Gender-Based Violence a National Epidemic, Six Years after National Inquiry’s Publication Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights

"We urge Prime Minister Carney’s new government to approach the MMIWG2S+ human rights crisis with the same urgency and action which are being earmarked for development projects nationally." www.ubcic.bc.ca/six_years_af... #bcpoli