As the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act continues to shape conversations in BC about reconciliation, governance, law-making and community relationships, UBCM is convening an extended plenary session at Convention to discuss the complexities around this Act and its implementation.
- Join us September 15, 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM in Exhibit Hall A, VCC East.
Through a moderated series of panels, the session will explore perspectives from legal, Indigenous, local government, business and provincial representatives.
UBCM members will have an opportunity to consider what DRIPA means for their communities, learn where clearer engagement and information-sharing is needed, and how relationships among First Nations, local governments and the Province can support better policy outcomes.
The session will feature a series of panels to explore different facets of DRIPA.
- Reece Harding, Partner at Young Anderson Barristers and Solicitors will provided an overview of the Act
- A panel will share perspectives on DRIPA – Merle Alexander, Principal Lawyer at Miller Titerle + Company; Dr. Dwight Newman, Professor of Law & Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law, University of Saskatchewan; and Karen Restoule, Director of Indigenous Affairs, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
- A panel of community leaders will discuss what DRIPA means for BC communities – Laura Jones, President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia; Chief George Lampreau, Simpcw First Nation; Chief Aaron Pete, Chawathil First Nation; Councillor Cori Ramsay, UBCM President
UBCM is also confirming the availability of Provincial ministers and additional First Nation leaders.