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.
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“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...

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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.

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“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...

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...

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

"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

We raise our hands and congratulate to our Policy Staff, Wenonah North Peigan on her BC Achievement Community Award under the Emerging Leader designation, presented today in Victoria BC.

Thank you everyone who came to our Spring Negotiators Forum here in Vancouver on Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territory.

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#EndDiscrimination #EndSecond-GenerationCutOff #FirstNationsPopulation

To find out more about second generation cut-off: www.ubcic.bc.ca/indian_act_s...

Click to see the impacts on First Nations women and communities across Canada: www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...

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On International Transgender Day of Visibility, the UBCIC stands with the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community in the struggle for safety, freedom, and dignity. We celebrate the existence, perseverance, and transformative contributions of transgender people spanning decades and borders. #TDOV

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#EndDiscrimination #EndSecondGenerationCutOff

UBCIC and Chief Marilyn Slett were honoured to host the Indian Act Sex Discrimination Working Group this week - including longtime First Nations women advocates Jeannette Corbiere Lavell and Sharon McIvor. Learn more about their legal challenges to the Indian Act www.ubcic.bc.ca/indian_act_s...

On #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfRacialDiscrimination , we reaffirm our commitment to fighting systemic racism and supporting Indigenous rights. Together, we can build a future rooted in justice, equality, and respect for all #fightracism #IDERD

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