How are we working together? The Ministry of Forests continues to work collaboratively with Indigenous partners to advance forest policy reforms in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration).Engagement approaches include issuing formal invitations to participate, hosting virtual and hybrid information sessions to improve accessibility, and meeting with…

How are we working together? Between April 1, 2025, and Feb 28, 2026, over 80 cultural and prescribed burns were completed. First Nations are leading or co-leading many of these projects. Through local place-based relationships, First Nations, provincial agencies and other partners define how best to work together and advance shared objectives. Strengthened co-development and…

The Indigenous Climate Adaptation Working Group and the Province would like to express their loving memory of Leona Humchitt, a proud member of the Heiltsuk First Nation, one of the first regional climate coordinators, and former B.C. Indigenous Climate Adaptation Working Group member who passed away in March 2025. How are we working together? The…

How are we working together? The Ministry of Transportation and Transit is committed to continuing engagement with First Nations that have active historical road tenure negotiations on their Reserve, Treaty or Title lands. The ministry meets regularly with First Nations that have active negotiations to resolve historical road impacts on Reserve, Treaty and Title land.…

How are we working together? The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (MCM) is advancing Mineral Tenure Act (MTA) reform in consultation and co-operation with First Nations, consistent with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and a distinctions-based approach. During the 2025/2026 reporting period, engagement focused on targeted bilateral discussions with First…