In his speech to the meeting, Premier David Eby said his government is committed to implementing the United Nations declaration
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, said Tuesday that landmark B.C. legislation requiring laws be consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the foundation to get that work done.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Cheryl Casimer, with the First Nations Summit political executive, said First Nations are trying to change archaic and colonial institutions and structures that never used to have space for Indigenous partners.Article content “And in order to do that, we have to continue to do that in partnership between ourselves and with the provincial government,” she said.Photo by Jason PayneIn his speech to the meeting, Premier David Eby said his government is committed to implementing the declaration and also wants to be able to address specific issues seen in communities.White is a lawyer, First Nations negotiator, a former chief of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and was the co-chair of Eby’s transition team.
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