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Annual Report

The Province reports on progress made to implement the Declaration Act through annual reports – a requirement of the Act. The annual reports are developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples in B.C. and publicly released by June 30 each year.

Annual Report (Section 5)

Section 5 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act) requires an annual report on progress made towards the alignment of provincial laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) and implementation of the Declaration Act Action Plan.

The annual reports contain three key sections where important work is progressing:

Together with all British Columbians, we are building a stronger B.C. through partnerships and agreements that support healthy communities, create economic opportunities, improve services that make life easier and advance sustainable stewardship of the land, water and resources.

The path of partnership laid out in the Declaration Act Action Plan – working together with all British Columbians, local and federal governments, organizations and businesses – is the route to a better future.

The 2025–26 Declaration Act Annual Report shows the collective efforts of people working together can turn commitments into actions. We thank Indigenous leaders, partners and communities for their guidance, collaboration and expertise in the development of the report.

Together, we are taking thoughtful action on reconciliation by: 

  • Building unique partnerships to encourage investment and improve the services and infrastructure we all rely on 
  • Delivering more affordable housing on and off reserve 
  • Supporting Indigenous-led health facilities 
  • Addressing Indigenous-specific racism and encouraging cultural well-being 
  • Improving public and post-secondary education systems 

As we acknowledge the work done together over the past year, we also recognize that much work remains. By continuing to work shoulder to shoulder, we will build a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Declaration Act implementation

Across government, steady progress has been made to implement the Declaration Act and Action Plan. Details in the Declaration Act Annual Report shows that reconciliation is truly a cross-government priority, and reflects the tremendous efforts being made to put collective words into action.

Self-Determination and Inherent Right of Self-Government

Title and Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Ending Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination

Social, Cultural and Economic Well-Being

Alignment of laws (Section 3) 

Shared Priorities Framework with Modern Treaty Nations