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3.01
How are we working together? The BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA) provides human resource leadership, expertise, services and programs that contribute to better business performance across ministries. The BCPSA continues to communicate with partners to provide progress updates, review documents and incorporate feedback into the new Indigenous Crown Relations Essentials (ICRE) level one training, as…
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3.02
How are we working together? The BC Public Service Agency (BCPSA) provides human resources leadership, expertise, services and programs that contribute to better business performance of ministries. The Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) is responsible for strategic coordination of labour relations, total compensation planning and human resource management for the broader provincial public sector. Action…
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3.03
How are we working together? The ministries of Education and Child Care (ECC) and Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (PSFS) have committed to collaborate with the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the First Nations Leadership Council on the planning and implementation of an Indigenous-Specific Racism Review in both the public K-12 and post-secondary public…
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3.04
Highlights The Ministry of Education and Child Care implemented a new graduation requirement in the 2023/24 school year to ensure all students complete Indigenous-focused coursework before they graduate from B.C.’s K-12 education system. Over 45,000 graduates have completed at least one Indigenous-focus course since implementation of the new requirement. All students must now complete at…
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3.05
How are we working together? The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (TACS) advances action 3.05 through the BC Arts Council (BCAC) by providing funding to Indigenous artists, organizations and collectives. Support for Indigenous-led arts and cultural initiatives strengthens public understanding of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures and the impacts of Indigenous-specific racism throughout B.C.…
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3.06
How are we working together? The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Branch continues to advance Indigenous consultation and collaboration with partners through a distinctions-based approach that supports the co-development of the Anti-Racism Action Plan, as mandated by the Anti-Racism Act. Over the reporting period, the branch gathered draft commitments from across the provincial government for the Indigenous-specific…
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3.07
How are we working together? The consultation and co-operation requirements for each recommendation will vary based on the designated implementation lead and the specific partners engaged in the work. Partnership with Indigenous organizations, leadership and communities across the province include First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), regional governance tables in…
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3.08
How are we working together? The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSSG) continues to take a distinctions-based approach on this action and strives to ensure that input and representation is diverse, including gathering perspectives from urban and rural First Nations and Métis Peoples; on and off reserve First Nations Peoples; and First Nations,…
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3.09
How are we working together? In 2023/2024, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit engaged with First Nation communities, governments, hereditary chiefs and First Nation organizations across B.C. on Action 3.09, along with four other transportation initiatives. Joint engagement and the use of varied engagement approaches with First Nations allowed the ministry to hear directly about…
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3.10
How are we working together? Tribunals accountable to the Ministry of Attorney General work with Indigenous partners through advisory committees and direct engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations. Advisory committees support Tribunals in developing reconciliation plans, building cultural competency among staff and members, identifying and implementing culturally safe and inclusive practices and creating supportive services…