Union of BC Indian Chiefs is looking for a Climate Policy Analyst Click here to find out about this posting: www.ubcic.bc.ca/climate_poli...

Patty Fraser, Senator Marilou Mcphedran, Chief Marilyn Slett & Senator Mary McCallum are in Ottawa on Red Dress Day before the INAN Commitee. UBCIC urges Canada to end violence against Indigenous women and pass Bill S-2 as amended without delay #endsecondgen #reddressday #MMIWG2S

“The Indian Act turned 150 years old this year. This piece of racist and sexist colonial legislation continues its objective of eliminating the ‘Indian problem’ by assimilating First Nations people through the second-generation cut-off,” Chief Marilyn Slett www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_in_ott...

"UBCIC will continue to stand with Survivors and our Nations in confronting denialism and ensuring that the truth of residential schools is upheld. This work is fundamental to reconciliation and must be supported, not suppressed." Chief Marilyn Slett www.ubcic.bc.ca/court_affirm...

UBCIC is proud of the re-election of Katisha Paul, UBCIC Women' Representative, as the UN Global Indigenous Youth Caucus Co-Chair at the 2026 United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Her leadership continues to be an inspiration for Indigenous youth in BC, and across Canada.

"Continued delays in advancing this legislation prolong discriminatory impacts on First Nations women and their descendants, including barriers to status, services, and community belonging.” UBCIC Women’s Representative Katisha Paul www.ubcic.bc.ca/unpfii_2026_...

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs asks people to send love and prayers to our warrior matriarch Joan Phillip, Amshen, as she is fighting serious illness.

“Reconciliation cannot be achieved through incomplete or unilateral processes. Moving forward without resolving shared territory and overlap issues risks undermining relationships between Nations and creating long-term uncertainty." www.ubcic.bc.ca/uphold_title...

On Earth Day, UBCIC calls for unwavering attention to the climate emergency, which disproportionately impacts Indigenous peoples. We must shift to clean energy and away from extraction of fossil fuels, including LNG, which threaten our precious lands and waters.

Katisha Paul, UBCIC Women's Representative, opening up the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (Lenape Territory) sharing a Coast Salish paddle song from her family. #UNPFII

"There remains another path. You can reject the course of colonial unilateral action and choose to uphold human rights and the honour of the Crown, and insist that the Province meet its legal obligations" www.ubcic.bc.ca/open_letter_...

"As youth, we recognize that the climate crisis is a "100-year storm" for which most BC municipalities are unprepared. By weakening the laws meant to protect our sovereignty, the government is choosing short-term resource extraction over our long-term survival." www.ubcic.bc.ca/inheriting_t...

“First Nations leadership has consistently shown a willingness to engage, problem-solve, and co-develop,” she said. “What we have asked for is dialogue, not ultimatums; partnership, not public pressure.” lyackson.bc.ca/lyackson-fir...

Union of BC Indian Chiefs is hiring! The positions open are: •Finance Manager •MMIWG2S+ Coalition Coordinator and Social Policy Analyst •Climate Policy Analyst Click here to find out more about each posting: www.ubcic.bc.ca/employment_o... Open until filled.

"Now is the time for reconciliation, not unilateral decisions, as the premier has continued to do" Huy’wu’qw Shana Thomas (Laxele’wuts’aat), First Nations Summit Task Group and hereditary Chief of Lyackson

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip "What we have here today is absolute solidarity on the part of First Nations and our allies who know how critical DRIPA is to the future of reconciliation in BC. It’s the only path forward." at press conference here in Vancouver.

"Toronto, we’ve seen what happens when projects move ahead without titleholders. If investors want certainty and a competitive advantage, they must obtain our FPIC" said Chief Councillor Linda Innes, UBCIC VP, today at the SHARE Investor Summit, Tkaronto.

"We cannot stand with this Government when it destroys the hard work that we have built together. B.C. First Nations will not be played for fools." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_opposes...

“For Premier Eby to suddenly say changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will pass this session is an absolute betrayal of everything DRIPA and of our evolving relationship with the NDP over the last decade” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip #bcpoli cheknews.ca/premier-eby-...

"Howard will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to First Nations, his dedication to community, and the care he brought to his work and relationships. His legacy lives on in the strength of the Nations and people he supported throughout his life." www.ubcic.bc.ca/the_life_and...

“ I hope the Government of Canada will listen this time - to Indigenous women, to Indigenous communities, and to the United Nations experts.” Sharon McIvor, a member of the Lower Nicola Band, and the plaintiff in McIvor v. Canada www.ubcic.bc.ca/un_human_rig...

UBCIC calls on all British Columbians to support Bill S2 to end sex and race-based discrimination under the Indian Act Sign the petition now: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... Learn more: www.ubcic.bc.ca/indian_act_s... #endracism #enddiscrimination #billS2 #end2ndgen

"The Union of BC Indian Chiefs stands in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and community members in Winnipeg who continue to defend these rights and who remain vigilant in protecting the democratic freedoms that so many have struggled to secure." www.ubcic.bc.ca/protecting_t...

“I am immensely honoured to be the first female UBCIC Vice-President. UBCIC has been organized by women from the beginning, with the Indian Homemakers Association of B.C. opposing Canada’s assimilationist White Paper in 1969" Chief Councillor Linda Innes www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_honour...

Are you interested in First Nations' international advocacy? We are looking for First Nations, especially youth aged 18-35 and women, to attend our two full day workshops on methods to advance Indigenous Title and Rights through international advocacy Apply here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

UBC expert says the Cowichan decision is grounded in solid law and doesn’t put private property at risk. In this Q&A, he explains the evidence and what fair, forward-looking solutions could look like. Read more ⤵️

After three days at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, Our Gathering has come to a close. Thank you for everyone who made the journey to the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, and we wish everyone safe travels home.

"The courts have upheld the need for deep consultation with First Nations, and the ambitious timeline proposed for major projects in B.C. will be impossible without that deep consultation.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.fnlc.ca/first-nation...

📢 80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic and arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation—calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA. #bcpoli #IndigenousRights Read the statement: wcel.org/DeclarationAct

UBCIC looks forward to working with the newly appointed Executive members as they continue to advance First Nations title, rights, and self-determination throughout British Columbia. www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_announ...

"The tension that persists between the co-existence of Aboriginal title and other land ownership in B.C. is a direct result of this inaction and the Province’s refusal to adequately address the consequences of that inaction over the last century and a half." www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_declara...

Are you a First Nations youth interested in climate action, land stewardship, or environmental justice? The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is inviting youth to take part in the Uplifting Youth Climate Leaders Project (March–Apr 2026). Apply by: Feb 17th www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FPCNB8F

"The Court’s decision recognizes that protecting this corridor is essential to the survival of wild salmon and to the cultures, food systems, and laws of our peoples. This is a critical step forward in the fish farm transition process." Chief Dalton Silver www.ubcic.bc.ca/federal_cour...

"When governments recognize jurisdiction and manage resources in partnership with Indigenous Nations, we see more joint ventures, Indigenous equity, and durable benefit agreements. We also see fewer conflicts when terms are negotiated before companies invest millions."

"The momentous accomplishment of TCG and the Province is further proof of what we have known to be true since the Declaration Act’s unanimous passing in 2019" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_congrat...

"The assertion that First Nations rights are taking away from the general public is a dangerous and false narrative that is fanning the flame of discrimination in BC and across Canada. We won’t stand for it and expect that the Crown will not stand for it either" GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_condemn...

"Residential School denialism proliferates under the guise of academic freedom and freedom of speech, and promotes white supremacy, racism, and misinformation which should not be permitted in public institutions." www.ubcic.bc.ca/ol_indian_re...

"By ending the decriminalization pilot, the Province is failing to treat addiction as a public-health issue, not a criminal one, and is doubling down on policies that have already caused immense harm to First Nations." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_deeply...

The Minister’s Advisory Council on #IndigenousWomen is accepting applications to fill two vacancies. Council members influence decision-making to improve quality of life for Indigenous women in B.C. and much more. www.bcpublicsectorboardapplications.gov.bc.ca/s/noticeofpo...

UBCIC congratulates Katisha Paul, UBCIC Youth Representative, who won the Indigenous Youth Champion of the Year award at the Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase last night! UBCIC is extremely proud and inspired by Katisha and her incredible work.

Did You Know? Sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act divides families, disrupts traditions, and limits access to essential rights and entitlements. See how this impacts First Nations women and communities across Canada. BC First Nations Perspectives and Positions www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...

"The government must stop using legislation to silence our voices and start working with us toward a sustainable and just future." Chief Marilyn Slett, UBCIC Secretary-Treasurer www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_object... #bcpoli

"Delays in the specific claims process expose Canada to litigation, reputational damage, and political instability, and create risks to planned infrastructure and ‘Nation-building’ projects. Underfunding does not contain Canada’s liability – it escalates it" www.ubcic.bc.ca/budget_2025_...

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_...

“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...

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...

“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...