Understanding DRIPA: 2026 Plenary Session

Tuesday’s plenary session drew together perspectives from local leaders, legal experts, provincial representatives and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip to discuss the current context and pathway forward of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in BC. The full session is available in six segments on our YouTube channel.

Understanding DRIPA: Opportunities, Challenges and Implications for BC Communities

1. An Explainer of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act 
2. A History of Indigenous-Crown relations 
3. Legal Perspectives 
4. What does DRIPA mean for BC communities?
5. BC Attorney General Niki Sharma reflects on next steps 
6. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip on the future direction of DRIPA