The provincial government has introduced two bills that further uphold Indigenous human rights and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

First Nations peoples throughout British Columbia can join a conversation on new opportunities in the growing and diverse clean-energy sector to help ensure First Nations are involved and benefiting from B.C.’s low-carbon economy.

The Province has returned almost 100 hectares (247 acres) of Crown land called kwentan makw'ali to the shíshálh Nation.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day:

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Province have renewed a shared commitment to strengthen their relationship and advance reconciliation with Métis people in B.C.

‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation and the Province have signed a letter of intent to negotiate a Forestry Reconciliation Agreement that, along with an updated Forestry Fund Agreement, will enhance governance capacity, develop a sustainable forestry program and improve the social, economic and cultural well-being of people in the community.

Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Chief Moses Martin have signed the hisiikcumyin pathway agreement that will guide future reconciliation negotiations between B.C. and Tla-o-qui-aht on areas ranging from sustainable land stewardship to protection of cultural heritage.

Today, Blueberry River First Nations and the Province have reached an initial agreement that begins to support healing the land, and helps provide stability and certainty for forestry and oil and gas permit holders in Blueberry’s traditional territory in the immediate term.

Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Marvin Yahey, Chief of Blueberry River First Nations, have issued the following update on negotiations to implement the June 29, 2021, ruling of the B.C. Supreme Court:

Premier John Horgan and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following joint statement to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: