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In 1969 the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs was created to fight PM Pierre Trudeau's White Paper & to defend Indigenous Title & Rights
Chief Marylin Slett “Governments must step up to ensure that glaciers, which are sacred to so many of our peoples, are studied, protected, and respected as part of our shared responsibility to future generations.” www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_recogn...
UBCIC Recognizes 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and Calls for Strengthened Action to Protect B.C.’s Rivers of Ice
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Chief Marylin Slett “Governments must step up to ensure that glaciers, which are sacred to so many of our peoples, are studied, protected, and respected as part of our shared responsibility to future generations.” www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_recogn...
Did You Know?
The Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women and their descendants. Laws like Section 6(1) and 6(2) limit rights and create inequalities.
Learn how these rules impact families and communities today.
www.ubcic.bc.ca/ia_second_ge...
www.ubcic.bc.ca/comments_on_...
The Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women and their descendants. Laws like Section 6(1) and 6(2) limit rights and create inequalities.
Learn how these rules impact families and communities today.
www.ubcic.bc.ca/ia_second_ge...
www.ubcic.bc.ca/comments_on_...
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Did You Know?
The Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women and their descendants. Laws like Section 6(1) and 6(2) limit rights and create inequalities.
Learn how these rules impact families and communities today.
www.ubcic.bc.ca/ia_second_ge...
www.ubcic.bc.ca/comments_on_...
The Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women and their descendants. Laws like Section 6(1) and 6(2) limit rights and create inequalities.
Learn how these rules impact families and communities today.
www.ubcic.bc.ca/ia_second_ge...
www.ubcic.bc.ca/comments_on_...
“Now more than ever, it’s critical we know and understand the only path forward for all British Columbians is reconciliation” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip at the 10th First Nation Leadership Gathering, happening today and tomorrow. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Now more than ever, it’s critical we know and understand the only path forward for all British Columbians is reconciliation” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip at the 10th First Nation Leadership Gathering, happening today and tomorrow. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
"We are extremely upset by MLA Dallas Brodie’s ongoing efforts to publicly cast doubt on the experiences and truths of residential school survivors. We urge the Province to make a significant and urgent investment in public education around Indian Residential Schools" www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_call_fo...
First Nations Leadership Council Call for the Immediate Resignation of MLA Dallas Brodie
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"We are extremely upset by MLA Dallas Brodie’s ongoing efforts to publicly cast doubt on the experiences and truths of residential school survivors. We urge the Province to make a significant and urgent investment in public education around Indian Residential Schools" www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_call_fo...
Did You Know?
First Nations women have led the fight against discrimination in the Indian Act for decades. From Mary Two-Axe Earley to K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett at the United Nations, their courage has paved the way for change.
Explore their stories below
Honour Timeline: www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
First Nations women have led the fight against discrimination in the Indian Act for decades. From Mary Two-Axe Earley to K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett at the United Nations, their courage has paved the way for change.
Explore their stories below
Honour Timeline: www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Did You Know?
First Nations women have led the fight against discrimination in the Indian Act for decades. From Mary Two-Axe Earley to K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett at the United Nations, their courage has paved the way for change.
Explore their stories below
Honour Timeline: www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
First Nations women have led the fight against discrimination in the Indian Act for decades. From Mary Two-Axe Earley to K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett at the United Nations, their courage has paved the way for change.
Explore their stories below
Honour Timeline: www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
“To be clear, it is Rustad’s selective discriminatory rhetoric that is a threat to British Columbia’s legal, social, and economic stability." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_appalle...
FNLC Appalled by John Rustad’s Alarmist Rhetoric Respecting Aboriginal Title and Fee Simple Private Ownership
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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October 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“To be clear, it is Rustad’s selective discriminatory rhetoric that is a threat to British Columbia’s legal, social, and economic stability." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_appalle...
“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...
October 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“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...
"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...
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
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October 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"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 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 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
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September 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"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_...
"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...
UBCIC Deeply Concerned with Ostrich Farm Cull
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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September 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"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...
"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...
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
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September 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"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...
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
"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...
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
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September 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"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...
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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
September 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
"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...
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
www.ubcic.bc.ca
September 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"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...
"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
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
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September 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"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
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 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
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September 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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...
“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 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
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September 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“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...
"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 Acknowledges Landmark Cowichan Title Decision
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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August 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"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 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...
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
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August 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"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...
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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
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.
thetyee.ca
August 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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
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...
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...
Your support Urgently needed - Research Funding Crisis
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
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August 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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...
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...
"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 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
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August 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"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...
"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...
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
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August 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"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...