Actions and Commitments: Call to Action # 43
Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitment to UNDRIP"
Updates on this page: 56
February 2, 2024
Proposed Land Act Amendments are Next Step in Implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
NationTalk: (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and s əlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is concerned about recent reactions to the Province of B.C.’s proposed Land Act amendments that are inaccurate and unhelpful, and implicitly rely on outdated, mistaken, and regressive views relating to the rights of First Nations. In 2019, the provincial...
July 10, 2023
New report details B.C.’s progress in implementing objectives of UN Indigenous rights declaration
NationTalk: Law360 Canada – British Columbia has released a report which provides detailed information about progress achieved on implementing the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which follows up on a detailed action plan which was revealed last year. In 2019, the province unanimously passed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous...
March 30, 2023
N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP
Getting the bill before MLAs was three years in the making and N.W.T. leaders say it’s just the start CBC News: N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says a new act about Indigenous rights “gives teeth” to laws requiring the territorial government to consult with Indigenous groups. On Wednesday, the N.W.T. government introduced an act that would...
October 25, 2022
Vancouver City Council Passes Historic UNDRIP Strategy
Today, October 25, 2022, Vancouver City Council passed the City of Vancouver’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Strategy, as recommended by a Task Force led by the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The adoption of the UNDRIP Strategy is historic, positioning Vancouver as a national and global...
October 24, 2022
New guidance on legislation supports Indigenous rights
NationTalk: VICTORIA – New guidance for the B.C. government from the Declaration Act Secretariat provides best practices for working with Indigenous Peoples on the development of provincial laws and policies, which advance Indigenous rights. The Interim Approach to Implement the Requirements of Section 3 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Interim Approach) is...
October 20, 2022
Vancouver’s UNDRIP strategy with First Nations first of its kind in Canada
Vancouver city council is days away from voting on an historic document involving the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations that aims to create a pathway to implement a long list of recommendations to address the city’s colonial past and recognize rights and title of Indigenous peoples. The document — the first of its kind for...
October 19, 2022
Vancouver task force on Indigenous rights releases report for city council
APTN National News: The Squamish Nation victory song rang out in Vancouver as chiefs, leaders from the community and representatives from city hall gathered to celebrate a report by a joint task force on how to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in B.C.’s largest city. The task force...
June 6, 2022
Tahltan Central Government and BC sign first consent-based decision-making agreement under the Declaration Act
NationTalk: VICTORIA – Tahltan Central Government and the Province have entered into the first consent-based decision-making agreement under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act). This agreement honours Tahltan’s jurisdiction in land-management decisions in Tahltan Territory, in recognition of Tahltan’s title and rights within its territory. The agreement advances reconciliation as...
March 30, 2022
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan 2022 – 2027
British Columbia introduced an Indigenous reconciliation plan Wednesday that sets goals toward implementing its law on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples…Premier John Horgan said the five-year plan represents a mutual commitment to work together to achieve its 89 goals. n 2019, B.C. was the first jurisdiction in North America to...
December 10, 2021
Engagement process to develop National Action Plan
Federal Government – Launched a consultation, cooperation and engagement process with Indigenous peoples…to develop an action plan to achieve the objectives of the Declaration, including measures for ensuring that federal laws are consistent with the Declaration. As a first step, funding is now available to Indigenous peoples and their governments and organizations, through a call...
November 28, 2021
First Nations leadership Council criticizes lack of progress in implementing UNDRIP
First Nations leadership Council – On the second anniversary of British Columbia passing Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act)…the Province has yet to transform legislative processes to ensure new and existing laws are consistent with the UN Declaration, has not substantially and equitably advanced shared decision-making agreements with...
November 17, 2021
Bill 29 amends the Interpretation Act
BC Government – Tabled Bill 29 which amends the Interpretation Act to make it clear that all provincial laws uphold, and do not diminish, the rights of Indigenous people protected under section 35 of the Canadian Constitution. This is known as a universal non-derogation clause. The amendments to the Interpretation Act, developed in consultation and...
June 21, 2021
Bill C-15 The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous people receives Royal Assent
Bill C-15 “The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous people” receives Royal Assent and becomes law. Developed with Indigenous Peoples, this Act creates a legislative framework to implement the Declaration in Canada. It requires the Government of Canada, in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, to develop an action plan to achieve the...
December 3, 2020
Canada introduces Bill C-15 “the UNDRIP Act” for First Reading
The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-15 “An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” for First Reading in the House of Commons. This legislation responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 43…It also responds to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’...
December 2, 2020
The Intergovernmental Council adopts a Legislative Development Protocol
The Intergovernmental Council (IGC), comprised of leaders from nine Indigenous Governments and the Government of the Northwest Territories, unanimously agreed to adopt a Legislative Development Protocol that will guide future collaborative work on NWT land and resource legislation. A shared commitment to work together has been a hallmark of the NWT approach to the devolution...
December 1, 2020
Montreal Economic Institute poll signals resistance to UNDRIP
The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), a right wing think-tank aligned with the economic interest of Quebec’s business elite released the results of an Ipsos poll MEI commissioned indicating that 55% of Quebecers are opposed to UNDRIP and should not have any rights beyond what is available to all Quebecers in the province....
November 26, 2020
Bill 22 and Bill 17 passed without engaging First Nations Title and Rights holders
Bill 22 “Mental Health Amendment Act” and Bill 17 “Clean Energy Amendment Act“, were passed without engaging with First Nations Title and Rights holders and without regard to the detrimental impacts these bills stand to have on First Nations and the rejection of these bills that many First Nations publicly provided. As a result, the...
August 24, 2020
SSHRC funding to Rebuilding First Nations Governance project
Social Science and Humanities Research Council is funding $2.5 million over six years to support the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project, an investigation into transforming Indian Act governance. Carleton University researcher Frances Abele in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) and project co-founders Satsan (Herb George) of the Centre for First Nations Governance...
August 14, 2020
Premier fears UNDRIP veto on economic projects
Premier Francois Legault reluctant to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) because he fears that it will force the government to give Indigenous groups a veto on all economic projects. Legault has often expressed reservations on this point, citing a risk to the integrity of the province and the...
June 30, 2020
First Annual Report for Implementing UNDRIP
The Province has released the first annual report on progress for implementing UNDRIP. Release of the 2019/2020 UNDRIP Report Card outlines progress made towards implementation for the time period from the date on which the Declaration Act was brought into force (November 28, 2019) until end of fiscal year 2019/20 (March 31, 2020). Progress to...
June 19, 2020
TRC: A Status Report for the Government of Prince Edward Island”
Release “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action: A Status Report for the Government of Prince Edward Island. June 2020” with updates on provinces actions and commitments to each of the Calls to Action. https://docs.assembly.pe.ca/download/dms?objectId=4704c365-af0e-421b-a069-4db0b8dd021c&fileName=Premier.King.06192020.Truth and reconciliation calls to action-status report.pdf...
June 11, 2020
DrydenNow – Sol Mamakwa, Kiiwetinoong MPP and Indigenous Affairs critic for the NDP is continuing “his year-long fight for the rights of Indigenous people across Ontario.” Bill 76 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. 2019”. When asked if he would pass and implement UNDRIP legislation Premier Ford sidestepped the question and...
June 11, 2020
NDP Indigenous Affairs critic continues to fight for Bill 76 “The UNDRIP Act, 2019”
DrydenNow – Sol Mamakwa, Kiiwetinoong MPP and Indigenous Affairs critic for the NDP is continuing “his year-long fight for the rights of Indigenous people across Ontario.” Bill 76 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. 2019”. When asked if he would pass and implement UNDRIP legislation Premier Ford sidestepped the question and...
May 20, 2020
Refusal to consult with First Nations over Keeyask Hydro project
Amnesty International – Despite legal obligations, Manitoba Hydro has not worked collaboratively to obtain consent to this most recent decision to expand operations (Keeyask Hydro project) and is ignoring requests by the four partner First Nations (Fox Lake, War, York Factory) to limit work at the dam site because of public health concerns. “Every effort must be...
March 7, 2020
DrydenNow – Sol Mamakwa, Kiiwetinoong MPP and Indigenous Affairs critic for the NDP says reconciliation between Ontario’s Indigenous community and the provincial Government is dead. His comments follow the arrests of Indigenous protestors at Tyendinaga and Wet’suwet’en vs Coastal GasLink protest across the country....
March 7, 2020
Sal Mamakwa, Indigenous Affairs critic for the NDP, says reconciliation is dead
DrydenNow – Sol Mamakwa, Kiiwetinoong MPP and Indigenous Affairs critic for the NDP says reconciliation between Ontario’s Indigenous community and the provincial Government is dead. His comments follow the arrests of Indigenous protestors at Tyendinaga and Wet’suwet’en vs Coastal GasLink protest across the country....
December 5, 2019
Speech from the Throne commits to take action to implement UNDRIP
The Speech from the Throne committed to take action to co-develop and introduce legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the first year of the new mandate;...
November 28, 2019
Bill 41 “UNDRIP Act” receives Royal Assent
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Bill 41) received Royal Assent in British Columbia....
October 25, 2019
Commitment to implement UNDRIP
The government of the Northwest Territories has committed to implementing UNDRIP within the constitutional framework of Canada as a legislative priority according to the following timeline: 1.a. Terms of Reference developed (Summer 2020); Working group with Indigenous governments established (Summer 2020); Implementation plan completed (Summer 2022); and Reporting on program changes provided (Ongoing) 1.b. Federal...
October 24, 2019
Introduction of Bill 41 ”The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act”
Premier John Horgan’s government introduced Bill 41 – ”The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act” to have the laws of BC reflect the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The declaration’s 46 articles are aimed at making sure Indigenous peoples can survive with dignity and are treated fairly and with...
October 3, 2019
Quebec Solidaire motion supports implementation of UNDRIP
Quebec Solidaire submitted a motion unanimously supported by the National Assembly on October 3, which states that the government must “commit to negotiating the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with First Nations and Inuit”....
September 20, 2019
Release of Viens Commission Final report
Viens Commission Final Report “Public Inquiry Commission on relations between Indigenous Peoples and certain public services in Quebec: listening, reconciliation and progress” included recognition and implementation of UNDRIP among its first 3 recommendations of 142 after an official apology to members of First Nations and Inuit “for the harm caused by laws, policies, standards and...
September 4, 2019
Recognition and Reconciliation of Rights Policy for Treaty Negotiations in British Columbia
Recognition and Reconciliation of Rights Policy for Treaty Negotiations in British Columbia” a policy signed by First Nations Summit, the BC Government and the Government of Canada to facilitate the negotiation of Modern Treaties. Participating First Nations are those who want to negotiate “ a modern treaty” versus those First Nations (Union of BC Indian...
June 21, 2019
Conservative senators kill Bill C-262
Conservative senators effectively killed Bill C-262 – on National Indigenous People’s Day – be ensuring the Bill dies on the Order paper when parliament dissolves for the summer. The Liberals have committed to reintroducing the Bill in the fall if they win the election....
March 25, 2019
Second reading of Bill 76
Second reading of Bill 76 passed by a vote of 91-0 last week. It will now go to committee....
March 16, 2019
Bill 76
931 The Border: “With the passage of this bill, Ontario will take a positive, concrete action towards formalizing a respectful relationship with the Indigenous Peoples of this province.” Mamakwa adds, approval will ensure provincial recognition of the basic human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous People, stating, “Given the fragile nature between the state and...
March 15, 2019
Long-term reconciliation agreement with 7 Secwepemc communities and the Province
Seven Secwepemc communities and the Province (Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development; and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) have committed to collaborating on a long-term reconciliation agreement focused on implementing inherent rights, improving community well-being and advancing government-to-government relationships. They will align...
March 6, 2019
Bill 76 introduced for First Reading
“Bill 76 – An Act to ensure that the laws of Ontario are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”, a Private Members Bill introduced for First reading in the Ontario legislature Sol Mamakwa, Member of Provincial Parliament, Kiiwetinoong and the Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous Relations. The Bill enacts...
September 21, 2018
Premier François Legault stated Coalition Avenir Quebec support for UNDRIP
François Legault, Leader of Coalition Avenir Quebec in a letter to Ghislain Picard, Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador stated that a CAQ government would implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples with the full collaboration of Indigenous peoples. https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4953088/De-Franc-Ois-Legault-a-GP-En.pdf...
December 12, 2017
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Human Rights
Leaders of the AFN, the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council attended a meeting of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Human Rights. This was the first meeting of Ministers responsible for human rights since 1988. One focus area was the need for all jurisdictions to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of...
November 21, 2017
Government supports Bill C-262
CBC – Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould announced government support for Bill C-262 – An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People....
September 6, 2017
B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering
B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering delivered a unified commitment to a government-to-government relationship built upon the recognition of Indigenous title and rights as the path towards reconciliation, with the Tsilhqot’in Supreme Court decision, the UN Declaration and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action as the guide....
August 24, 2017
Government enters agreement with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
The Manitoba government has formally entered into an agreement with the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) that will allow them to consult, engage and discuss innovative ideas for the proposed Lake Manitoba Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project. The consultation process will allow for information sharing and understanding of the proposed project, and will gather...
August 22, 2017
Supreme Court of Canada defines what adequate consultation and accommodation now requires
The Conversation- The Supreme Court of Canada released two major decisions on the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples. The principles set out in the two cases: Clyde River (Hamlet) v. Petroleum Geo-Services Inc. and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v. Enbridge Pipelines Inc. will help define what adequate consultation and accommodation now requires,...
July 25, 2017
NDP re-affirms commitment to adopt UNDRIP
New NDP premier re-affirmed his party’s commitment to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the calls to action of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and has each of his 22 ministers to review policies, programs and legislation to determine how to bring the principles of the declaration into action...
May 31, 2017
Indigenous Wisdom Advisory Panel
The Indigenous Wisdom Advisory Panel will advise Alberta’s Chief Scientist about how to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and traditional ecological knowledge into environmental monitoring. Based on a commitment to UNDRIP (CBC)...
April 24, 2017
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
April 24 – May 5, 2017: Canada invited by UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to share their experience reviewing relevant federal laws, policies, and operational practices to ensure alignment with international human rights standards, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples....
April 24, 2017
Canada fully committed to Free, Prior and Informed Consent of UNDRIP
Canada formally abandons its 2014 statements on paragraphs 3 and 20 of the 2014 Outcome Document from the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and put Canada formally on record as fully committed to the standard of free, prior and informed consent expressed in the UN Declaration....
February 7, 2017
AFN-QL condemns Mining Act of Quebec as “unconstitutional”
Quebec’s Mining Act fails to require consultation or consent from Indigenous nations. On February 1, 2017, the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador adopted a unanimous resolution proposed by Barriere Lake condemning the Mining Act of Quebec as “unconstitutional” in regard to Indigenous rights....
May 10, 2016
Canada formally endorses UNDRIP at UN
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today announced that Canada is now a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Today’s announcement also reaffirms Canada’s commitment to adopt and implement the Declaration in accordance with the Canadian Constitution. This announcement confirms Canada’s commitment...
April 21, 2016
Bill C-262 tabled in House of Commons
Romeo Saganash, NDP MP tabled Bill C-262 to ensure that the laws of Canada respect the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples...
March 1, 2016
Commitment to principles set out in UNDRIP
Committed to reconciliation and guided by the TRC Calls to Action and the principals set out in UNDRIP...
January 24, 2016
Report to the Premier on the TRC Report
Yukon Government’s Deputy Ministers’ Report to the Premier on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report reaffirms May 2014 Endorsement of Canada’s 2010 Statement of Support for the declaration. As declaration is not fully consistent with already implemented Final and Self- government Agreements, no initiatives are planned or underway....
December 15, 2015
Action Plans to implement UNDRIP after Ministry reviews
Each ministry concluded its DRIP review in December, 2015 and are now formulating action plans to implement the principles and objectives of the UN Declaration so that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are able to participate as equals in all aspects of Alberta’s society while maintaining their cultures and unique identities...
July 7, 2015
Premier’s open letter to each Ministry to conduct UNDRIP review
In an open letter to provincial cabinet members, Premier Notley asked each Minister to conduct a review of their policies, programs, and legislation that might require changes based on the principles of the UN Declaration....
April 23, 2011
Funding for BC UNDRIP implementation missing from Provincial Budget
BC Assembly of First Nations: “Glaring omissions in the new provincial budget, including how monies will be spent on the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act implementation, are cause for concern for First Nations in BC,” stated Regional Chief Terry Teegee. How much funding will be spent on the costly and critical...
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