Annual Report

Together with Indigenous Peoples and all British Columbians, we continue to work shoulder-to-shoulder on partnerships that support healthy communities, improve the education system, create economic opportunities, strengthen sustainable stewardship of the land, water and resources, and improve services that make life better for all. 

Details of this work and more are highlighted in the 2024/25 Declaration Act Annual Report, which outlines the collective efforts being made by the provincial government and partners to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples between April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025.

The sixth annual report provides a status update on 78 of 89 Declaration Act Action Plan items, reinforcing the Province’s deep commitment to advance reconciliation in B.C. – guided by the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and with meaningful consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples.

Working with First Nations and Indigenous organizations across B.C., we are supporting long-overdue improvements to infrastructure, housing, culture, education, and more. 

We are grateful to the many people whose time, energy, leadership, and expertise are reflected in the work outlined in the report. While we’ve made progress over the past year, there is still much work to be done. 

While economic headwinds, global fiscal uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs, and other factors outside of our control have challenged, and in some cases slowed down, this critical work, the Province remains committed to advancing reconciliation. 

The path of partnership laid out in the Declaration Act Action Plan – working together with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, local and federal governments, organizations, and businesses – is the route to a better future. We know relationships ebb and flow over time. As Grand Chief Stewart Phillip has said, reconciliation isn’t for wimps. And because we are making the path together as we go, we won’t always get it right. Through challenging times, respective dialogue and partnerships are key to moving forward. Now, more than ever, we need to stand strong together. 

Reconciliation is a shared responsibility, and when we continue to walk together, we all feel the benefits.

Premier David Eby & Minister Christine Boyle