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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
@ubcic.bsky.socialUBCIC remembers MMIWG2S+ on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse People.
@ubcic.bsky.socialNesika's thrilled to launch the Arnold Peters Legacy Scholarship in partnership with UBCIC. Apply at: www.nesikasociety.org The deadline is Oct. 31, 2026.
@ubcic.bsky.social"This is not a cake walk, this is not a ‘gimme’, this will be hard-fought in the court rooms, and if necessary, with boots on the ground" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_reject...
@ubcic.bsky.social"It is a reminder that denialism will not be tolerated and signals the collective importance of standing up for what is right and upholding the rights and safety of victims of institutionalized violence." GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/court_reaffi...
@ubcic.bsky.social"I am calling for support as we head into National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th- I urge our supporters to not sit idly by, and instead to show up and participate in events First Nations are holding, and to wear orange shirts." GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_condemn...
@ubcic.bsky.social“UBCIC women leaders are clear that we do not consent to a flawed development and consultation process or to projects that will inflict violence onto our waterways, our lands and our relatives” www.ubcic.bc.ca/ubcic_womens...
@ubcic.bsky.social"Economic expediency cannot override First Nations title and rights or substitute consultation for consent. Where consent is not given, governments must respect that decision." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_celebra...
@ubcic.bsky.socialThank you to the youth, elders, and leaders who came in person and virtually to the FNLC's All Chiefs on Children and Family, here in Musqueam territory. Wishing everyone safe journey home.
@ubcic.bsky.social"The Government of Canada bears the sole responsibility for addressing the historic and current rights violations perpetuated by the status provisions in the Indian Act and must do so immediately" www.ubcic.bc.ca/ol_pass_bill...
@ubcic.bsky.socialJoan was a fearless warrior and inspirational leader, and we will miss her dearly. The family asks for privacy at this time, and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the B.C. Cancer Society.
@ubcic.bsky.socialThe UBCIC is saddened to share that MLA Joan Phillip, Amshen, is in the hospital courageously fighting kidney infection and septic shock. The family is asking for a powerful prayer response, and for privacy.
@ubcic.bsky.socialThese handbooks will be designed for use within First Nations schools and public schools and to support educators more broadly with a First Nations perspective around climate change education. [...] The targeted grade level will be secondary schools/high schools. www.ubcic.bc.ca/rfp_fns_pers...
@ubcic.bsky.social"This day recognizes the rights, cultures, knowledge, and enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples around the world, but it must also be a day of accountability." www.ubcic.bc.ca/ol_wildfires...
