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SUMMARY:Stand with First Nations: Support the Declaration Act
DESCRIPTION:The TRUSU Equity Committee invites you to join an online information session about British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act) and the First Nations Leadership Council’s call for people across B.C. to stand with First Nations and oppose amendments to the legislation.  \nWhat is the Declaration Act? \nPassed unanimously in 2019\, the Declaration Act establishes the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) as the framework for reconciliation in British Columbia. The legislation requires the Province to work in consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to bring provincial laws into alignment with the UN Declaration and to develop and implement an action plan to advance its objectives.  \nThe Declaration Act marked an important commitment to recognizing and upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples and building a more collaborative relationship between Indigenous Peoples and the Province.  \nWhy Are First Nations Calling for Action? \nFollowing recent court decisions concerning the Declaration Act\, the Province announced its intention to pursue amendments to the legislation.  \nThe First Nations Leadership Council has opposed amendments to the Declaration Act and is calling on the Province to uphold the legislation as it was originally co-developed with First Nations. Rather than changing the Declaration Act\, First Nations leadership is calling for the Province to focus on its meaningful and full implementation.  \nTRUSU is responding to this call through our Solidarity Actions Program by helping students learn about the issue and providing opportunities to stand with First Nations in support of the Declaration Act.  \nJoin the Online Information Session \nJoin the TRUSU Equity Committee online to learn more about the Declaration Act\, the events that have led to the current calls for action\, and how you can show your support.  \nDuring the session\, we will:  \n\nProvide an overview of the Declaration Act and its role in advancing Indigenous rights in B.C. \nExplore the recent events that have led First Nations leadership to call for action. \nAddress common questions and misconceptions about the Declaration Act. \nExplain how you can add your voice in support. \n\nThis session will take place online via Microsoft Teams. 
URL:https://trusu.ca/event/stand-with-first-nations-support-the-declaration-act-4/
CATEGORIES:Equity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://trusu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Equity-Solidarity-Work.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="TRUSU Equity Committee":MAILTO:a.billy@trusu.ca
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2859931017168?p=WlIChNB3SW65lcYUAj
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