BC Pours Resources into RCMP Raid on Wet’suwet’en Territory during Provincial Climate Emergency: "Prioritizing fossil fuel expansion while British Columbians grapple with a climate emergency is an alarming, criminal and incredibly poor decision"
UBCIC stands in strong solidarity with
@HarshaWalia
in condemning the brutally gruesome genocide of residential "school" system by Canada and Church while crown stole FN land.She is a highly respected and valued ally; we are grateful for her ongoing support and leadership
@bccla
First Nations Leadership Council Strongly Condemns “Freedom Convoy” Movement Across Canada and its Spread of Misinformation, Racism, and Violence: "The racist double-standard in policing in this country is on full display -"
UBCIC is devastated that Lee Maracle, groundbreaking FN author and activist passed away last night. Lee was a trailblazer and force of energy. We will miss her dearly and send prayers to her family including Lee's sister Joan Phillip and brother in law Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
“
@JustinTrudeau
’s arrogant dismissal of
@Tkemlups
invitatation represents a 'slap in the face' to all IRS Survivors. Especially grieving families of the children that never came home. If this event was before the election; Trudeau would be there on both knees!” -GCSP
UBCIC demands
@CBCKids
to take down this article. This appalling question is patronizing and offensive, uses outdated language in regards to Indigenous Title & Rights, and opens the doors to racist & anti-Indigenous sentiments.
UBCIC is horrified by the President of the Canadian Police Association’s callous disregard for Indigenous lives. Stamatakis racist tweet demonstrates an unfortunate truth – Indigenous people must avoid interactions with the police if they want to live.
#justiceforchris
“To announce on today of all days that Rustad will continue his crusade to repeal DRIPA is astonishingly reprehensible. This "plan" will set us back decades and will continue to pit FNs against other British Columbians. This is not reconciliation.” GC Stewart Phillip
#bcpoli
UBCIC Calls for the Immediate Resignation of Carolyn Bennett as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations following Racist, Demeaning Message to Indigenous MP Jody Wilson-Raybould: "Now is not the time for promises to do better."
UBCIC Mourns with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Residential School Survivors and all First Nations: “There are no words to express the deep mourning that we feel as First Nations people, and as survivors [...] These were children"
The FNLC condemns the racist comments made by Jordan Peterson and John Rustad. First Nations are not a tool for Rustad and his candidates to use for cheap political gain.
FULL STATEMENT HERE:
Interview:
Indigenous Youth Condemn VPD Brutality and Charges Laid for Peaceful Sit-In; Call on Canada to End Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion “We are appalled at the VPD’s treatment of peaceful Indigenous youth protesting the Trans Mountain Pipeline,” Judy Wilson
“Today, we have made history. British Columbia is the first province in Canada to enshrine the human rights of Indigenous peoples in law. Bill 41, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples act, passed unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019."
"Greenlighting Site C Violates Horgan Government’s Commitment to Uphold the UN Declaration" READ MORE ; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip "The Horgan government has made a monumental error in judgement by proceeding with this disgraceful blight of a project"
UBCIC would like to congratulate Grand Chief Stewart Phillip on his honorary doctor of law degree from
@UBC
. Grand Chief Stewart and his wife Joan Phillip getting ready for the procession.
Wet’suwet’en, BCCLA, and UBCIC Release Explosive Letter Revealing BC Solicitor General Authorizing RCMP Deployment, Contradicting Public Statements READ LETTER READ RELEASE:
The UBCIC is appalled to find that the Manitoba government’s decision not to conduct a search of the Prairie Green landfill citing safety concerns has been contradicted by a leaked feasibility study which concluded that a search could be safely done.
Indigenous leaders are standing firm in their opposition to the
#TransMountainpipeline
and tanker project after Bill Morneau announced this morning that Canada has reached an agreement in principle with Kinder Morgan to purchase the project
#stopKM
#kindermorgan
#nopipeline
UBCIC condemns the arrests of land defenders in Fairy Creek and expresses deep gratitude for those standing up for old growth trees.
@jjhorgan
, climate champions do not log old growth. The chainsaws have to stop.
Today, as Canada takes possession of the controversial and ill-fated Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker project, Indigenous leaders renew vows to enact their rights as proper title holders by protecting their territories against this project and its devastating risks and impacts.
We need to be a province that enables young women to take on leadership roles without fear of sexism. British Columbians deserve better from their political leaders.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip visited
@bcndp
Nechako Lakes candidate Murphy Abraham, who is running against
@JohnRustad4BC
. Approaching Ntnl Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UBCIC is deeply concerned that Mr. Rustad intends to repeal the Declaration Act
#bcpoli
Stop TMX: Devastating Trans Mountain Pipeline Spill Reinforces Urgency to Halt Further Expansion: “Trans Mountain put in the existing line without the consent of impacted First Nations and we have said no countless times to the proposed expansion."
Maxwell Johnson and family host Uplifting Ceremony in Bella Bella, VPD Constables not in attendance: “It is a prerequisite that they show respect for our customs and engage with our communities. Why would the officers think it’s ok to not attend tonight’s ceremony” Chief Marilyn
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip: "Governments and industry need to understand one fundamental truth, there are no shortcuts in terms of consultation, and we are in a period now where consent is the legal bar." WATCH HERE:
Indigenous leaders condemn Police actions in death of Chantel Moore: "Inaction to dismantle the white supremacy foundational to policing has caused this to be one in a pattern rather than an exception" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip READ MORE:
UBCIC Condemns RCMP Intimidation of Wet’suwet’en: “We strongly condemn the RCMP’s use of intimidation, harassment, and ongoing threats of forceful intervention and removal of the Wet’suwet’en land defenders from Wet’suwet’en unceded territory."
#cdnpoli
“We have long called for the barricades to equity for Indigenous peoples to come down-
@JustinTrudeau
using doublespeak to call on RCMP to go in and forcibly remove Indigenous peoples from their territories is not going to achieve that" Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
As we celebrate UNDRIP today, John Rustad's commitment to repealing BC's own Act is deplorable. This attempt to divide FNs against others won't work. We are stronger together and John Rustad as a former Minister should know better.
#bcpoli
Read more:
Justice for Jared: FNLC Outraged at RCMP’s Fatal Shooting and Dehumanizing Treatment of Wet’suwet’en Man in Campbell River, BC: "In the aftermath of the shooting, the dehumanizing treatment of Jared by the police and media is profoundly disturbing”
#AllEyesonWetsuweten
: RCMP Violently Remove Wet’suwet’en from their Territories while BC and Canada Stand By: “Using armed force to take Indigenous peoples off their unceded and traditional territories against their will is not reconciliation" READ MORE:
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says Premier John Horgan refusal to meet with hereditary Wet'suwet'en chiefs "highly irresponsible" and "to call on John Horgan to get off his high colonial horse and go up to Wet’suwet’en territories to meet with them."
"The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Pacheedaht First Nation and the FNLC are calling for a fully independent and transparent investigation into a police shooting that has resulted in the death of a 28-year-old member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation..."
UBCIC Calls on BC to End the LNG-Fracking Industry in Response to Climate Emergency: "the window for meaningful climate action is narrowing; the time is now to decrease oil and gas production in BC and get back on track to meet our environmental goals.”
VPD officers acted with excessive force and disregard for the safety & human rights of peaceful people, including Indigenous peoples holding sacred fire.
We oppose this reckless violence, rooted in colonial violence. UBCIC firmly stands with all victims harmed by police brutality
Ubcic president, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Secretary Treasurer Kukpi7 Judy Wilson speaking at Victory Square "taking people off the land is not reconciliation"
#wetsuwetenstrong
#Wetsuweten
“People who spread their hate and grossly distorted notions of history are an impediment to communities and provinces and the country itself coming together to build a better future for our children,” Grand Chief Phillip said
#bcpoli
Samantha Wilson, cousin of Chris Amyotte speaks on his passing in today's press conference. "I'm here to seek understanding and reasoning behind the split-second decision, made by the police officer, to pull this trigger six times. Instead of one [...]"
#justiceforchris
UBCIC is calling for an immediate, transparent, and transformative response, including a public inquiry into Chris Amyotte’s death and systemic change to the VPD, especially in their approach to Indigenous peoples and residents of the DTES.
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a Call to Action: More Education on Residential Schools and More Supports Needed for Survivors and Indigenous Communities: "We will never forget this and today we ensure that Canadians learn the truth"
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, UBCIC Secretary-treasurer, at
#COP26
keeping an eye on US President Joe Biden. - “The G7 colonial climate change regime is not working, indigenous peoples are wide awake and demanding real climate action now.”
@POTUS
OPEN LETTER: "We demand that you immediately and categorically publicly condemn the racist and sexist innuendo about Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould that is being spread by unnamed elected officials and staff of your government in media reports". READ MORE:
Congratulations to
@NdpJoan
for successfully winning the by-election today to become MLA in Vancouver Mount Pleasant! UBCIC and Grand Chief Stewart are proud of her accomplishment of being the second First Nations woman elected as MLA in BC and succeeding Melanie Mark.
Stewart Phillip - We will not tolerate the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. Clearly this project is not in the national interest. Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal government is not in the national interest. They have betrayed our trust
#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
#indigenous
#ProtecttheInlet
Unsafe in Every Sense: Site C Dam Construction Must Be Immediately Halted: “The province has all the reasons it could possibly need to shut down this boondoggle,” stated Grand Chief Stewart, President
FNLC Disgusted as Canadian Government Continues to Deny Fighting First Nations Children in Court while Filing an Appeal that States Otherwise: "We are sick of this pathetic attempt to pacify us,” stated Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
UBCIC Strongly Condemns Punitive Sentencing and Criminalization of Tsleil-Waututh Land Defender Will George: Clearly, the so-called Canadian justice system continues its racist persecution of Indigenous Peoples who seek to protect their homelands
FNLC Calls for a State of Emergency due to Unprecedented Climate Weather Events in BC: "The response to climate change must be cross-ministerial and cannot be silo-ed into one ministry- the province must start to actively connect the climate crisis dots"
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip "I am deeply touched, inspired and humbled by the resolve, good spirit and heart of our young people who know it’s time to protect the legacy of our grandchildren’s grandchildren”
It is with a sense of profound sadness that the UBCIC offers its sincere and deeply heartfelt condolences to Hereditary Chief Edward Newman, his family and Heiltsuk Nation. We thank Ed Newman for his iconic and visionary Leadership, and for being a founding member of the UBCIC.
NEWS RELEASE - Tangible Commitments Must Accompany Pope’s Decades Late Apology for Residential Schools: "The Pope must renounce the doctrine of discovery and the missionary mandate to Christianize First Nations peoples." Kukpi7 Judy Wilson
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip: Fully support RoseAnne Archibald. It is high time that the AFN has a woman leader! It is time to do the right thing. It is time to walk the walk.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip "We will not tolerate that type of aggression against our elders, our knowledge keepers and our sacred people" on raid on wet'suwet'en last year
RCMP Shoot Tla-o-qui-aht Woman on Mother’s Day Weekend: Indigenous Leadership Furious with Ongoing Police Brutality " “We refuse to sit idly by and be silent while our people continue to be shot and murdered." Kukpi7 Judy
The Executive and Chiefs wanted to demonstrate their unwavering support for Melanie Mark after she bravely stood before the British Columbia legislature and told her truth.
We stand behind you
@melaniejmark
BC must pass legislation and financially commit to protecting old growth. Today's political soufflé announcement places responsibility on FNs to decide if they want their old growth deferred but offers no alternative revenue despite decades of BC profiteering from stolen forests
Today we took another significant step to transform the way we manage old growth forests in BC with a science-based approach that protects forest health, biodiversity and species in partnership with local communities, businesses and First Nations.
Canada Ceases Public Financing of TMX; Costs to Reach $21.4 Billion: " The Crown needs to focus on rebuilding a clean economy in the aftermath of the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic rather than beating an economic dead horse."
UBCIC Calls for End to Surveillance and Intimidation of Tiny House Warriors and Indigenous Land Defender: "Having private security monitor and intimidate Indigenous peoples on their own lands is unacceptable"
UBCIC Advances Protect Our Elder Trees Declaration “As we go deeper into a deadly and aggressive wildfire season, it is imperative the provincial government takes rapid action to protect old growth"
@KatrineConroy
@jjhorgan
@Khelsilem
OPEN LETTER: UBCIC demands immediate release of all non-violent offenders as part of COVID-19 pandemic response and emergency state of Indigenous incarceration READ MORE:
Open Letter: BCCLA Board’s Letter to Community and Weak Support for Harsha Walia Validates Racist, Alt-Right Agenda and Proves Misogyny and Discrimination Continue to Silence Indigenous Peoples and their Allies
@bccla
@HarshaWalia
Canada Fails to Prioritize MMIWG: 1st Anniversary of the National Inquiry’s Final Report Demonstrates No Progress: READ MORE: "There are no more excuses. We must be a priority- our lives are at stake." Melissa Moses, UBCIC Women’s Representative.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip at the Gathering of Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en Nation in Smithers ""We know we are doing what we are destined to do to protect and defend the land."
#Wetsuweten
#WetsuwetenStrong
Premier
@Dave_eby
spoke with our chiefs today "In our world if you're referred to as partner, it's a term of respect and you're somebody to be relied on. Premier Eby has been that to all of us. We need to keep the work going and we need to be active in this election" GCSP
#bcpoli
UBCIC Calls on Province of BC to Immediately Declare State of Emergency due to Extremely Aggressive Wildfires: “The wildfires are an absolute climate crisis and the definition of a state of emergency." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
The current wildfire crisis represents undeniable proof that global warming is a deadly reality. Increasing threat to power, transportation, and human life itself is urgent cause for Premier Horgan and Minister Farnworth to declare a State of Emergency
@mikefarnworthbc
@jjhorgan
Ta'kaiya Blaney, Indigenous Youth in Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en: "As an indigenous youth, we cannot not rely on promises that have been broken time and time again"
UBCIC Supports Call for Peaceful Evacuation of Coastal GasLink from Wet’suwet’en Territory: "UBCIC urges the province, CGL, and law enforcement to reach a peaceful resolution through open dialogue and the respecting of Wet’suwet’en authority and laws"
.
@UBCIC
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip is calling for
@Carolyn_Bennett
to resign.
"Quite frankly, I don't think she has the moral authority to continue on as the minister," he says.
“Why is the Canadian government taking Indigenous children to court?”... on the one hand they say reconciliation on the other hand they continue this practice... We need to respect the First Peoples of this land in every way“-
@JennyKwanBC
@JustinTrudeau
COVID-19 in prisons stands to be a death sentence for overincarcerated Indigenous peoples: Indigenous leadership demand proactive response from governments READ MORE:
MEDIA ADVISORY OF PRESS CONFERENCE ON JANUARY 15, 2020: Legal Complaints Filed Against RCMP Exclusion Zone in Wet’suwet’en; Indigenous, Civil liberties, Human Rights & Labour Groups Condemn Exclusion Zone READ MORE:
“This battle will continue until we can finally stand back and say B.C. is off limits for toxic resource projects that do not respect the land of British Columbia and the human rights of the Indigenous and non- Indigenous peoples of British Columbia,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
Death of Youth in Care Sparks Calls by First Nations Leadership and Advocates for Immediate Action: As the FNLC, our deepest condolences go out to his family and we will be taking every measure to see justice for this young man’s life”.
OPEN LETTER: Call for Immediate Action to End Dangerous Freedom Convoy:
@JustinTrudeau
"Your Father would not have tolerated such a despicable, blatantly racist, and hateful challenge to the democratic ideals and principles of our country" GCSP