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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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 21h
“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...
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 6d
"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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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 7d
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 13d
"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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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 13d
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 21d
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...
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 22d
"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
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 27d
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
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."
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 26d
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 29d
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Sep 4
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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Sep 4
“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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Aug 22
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Aug 18
"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
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 18
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.
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Aug 7
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...
Your support Urgently needed - Research Funding Crisis
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Aug 7
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Aug 6
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Jul 24
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
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip in center of photo on a stage, surrounded by Indigenous youth.
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Jul 21
"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...
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…
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Jul 18
"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...
After Summit, UBCIC Gravely Concerned with Canada’s Shift Away from Consent and Environmental Protections
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Jul 15
"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
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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · Jun 24
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...
UBCIC Acknowledges Historic shíshálh Sentencing as a Step Toward Justice for Sacred Site Desecration
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BC Policy Solutions @bcpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 19
We look forward to working with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs!
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