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This page displays all 89 actions found in the Declaration Act Action Plan, at a glance. Use the icons and legend to understand the status of each action item. For detailed reporting on each item, please visit the specific theme’s page.

Icon meanings and legend

The following information explains a series of icons that are used to indicate the status of the actions outlined in the information below. Visually the icons have colours assigned to them to indicate their current status from lowest to complete (the latter of which is referred to as “transformed”).

How far along is this work?

Stage of transformation (Salmon icon)

When we think of life, it’s cycles of transformation. We think of our relations with salmon. Salmon is the chief of the water and a representation of critical thinking, taking action and overcoming obstacles. Their cycle of birth, journey, and returning to the land remind us of our reciprocal responsibility and that, with our limited time on earth, we must contribute in a meaningful way. Salmon return the earth and feed it so that other beings may thrive.

Not started

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) not started

Started

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) lowest level

Planning

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) mid level

Implementation

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) high level

Complete

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) transformed

Discontinued

Stage of transformation icon (Salmon) discontinued

How complicated is this work?

Complexity (Rock icon)

How much work needs to be done? How big is the rock we must carry? We call on the image of the rock, which reminds us of the physicality of our test of strength competitions. The heavy lifting is not just about brute strength but about how we position ourselves and use our whole being to lift.

Not started

Complexity icon (Rock) not started

Low complexity

Complexity icon (Rock) lowest level

Medium complexity

Complexity icon (Rock) mid level

High complexity

Complexity icon (Rock) high level

Complete

Complexity icon (Rock) transformed

Discontinued

Complexity icon (Rock) discontinued

Are there challenges?

Risks (Medicine bundle icon)

The medicine bundle is a symbol of protection and ceremony. When it comes to risk and challenges, we are reminded of the work that our ancestors undertook to prepare mind, body, and spirit for the things creator would place in front of us. Managing risk is achieved through years of preparation, gaining knowledge, training, ceremony, and mastery.

Not started

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) not started

Low challenges

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) lowest level

Medium challenges

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) mid level

High challenges

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) high level

Complete

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) transformed

Discontinued

Risks icon (Medicine bundle) discontinued

How are we working together?

Engagement (Weaving icon)

Braiding all the necessary pieces together, the land, water, and the people into spaces where deep consultation and co-operation can happen. Each strand is important, each voice is important.

Not started

Engagement icon (Weaving) not started

Low engagement

Engagement icon (Weaving) lowest level

Medium engagement

Engagement icon (Weaving) mid level

High engagement

Engagement icon (Weaving) high level

Complete

Engagement icon (Weaving) transformed

Discontinued

Engagement icon (Weaving) discontinued
About the artists

Theme 1: Self-Determination and Inherent Right of Self-Government

Indigenous Peoples exercise and have full enjoyment of their rights to self-determination and self-government, including developing, maintaining and implementing their own institutions, laws, governing bodies, and political, economic and social structures related to Indigenous communities.

The following information are headings used as visual labels for the information in rows below. There are seven labels associated with the seven columns in each row. The fist column is ‘Action’ – which is given as a number and if there is more detailed information provided this number will link to the details page for the specific action. The second is ‘Year’ – in which the associated action was started. And the third is ‘Description’ which contains the summary of the action and the associated B.C. government ministry or ministries. The last four columns are for the status of the action and are shown visually in the rows as icons but have their related status labeled for assistive technologies.

Action

Year

Description

How far along is this work?

How complicated is this work?

Are there challenges?

How are we working together?

  • 1.01

    1.01

    3

    In partnership with the Government of Canada, establish a new institution designed and driven by First Nations to provide supports to First Nations in their work of nation- and governance-rebuilding and boundary resolution in accordance with First Nations laws, customs and traditions.
    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    3
    3

  • 1.02

    1.02

    1

    Shift from short-term transactional arrangements to the co-development of long-term agreements that recognize and support reconciliation, self-determination, decision-making and economic independence.
    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    3
    3
    2

  • 1.03

    1.03

    2

    Utilize sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act to complete and implement government-to-government agreements that recognize Indigenous self-government and self-determination.
    Provincial Lead: Declaration Act Secretariat
    3
    3
    3

  • 1.04

    1.04

    1

    Co-develop with Indigenous Peoples a new distinctions-based fiscal relationship and framework that supports the operation of Indigenous governments, whether through modern treaties, self-government agreements or advancing the right to self-government through other mechanisms. This work will include collaboration with the Government of Canada
    Lead Ministries: Finance; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    3
    3

  • 1.05

    1.05

    2

    Co-develop and implement new distinctions-based policy frameworks for resource revenue-sharing and other fiscal mechanisms with Indigenous Peoples.
    Lead Ministries: Finance; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
    2
    3
    3

  • 1.06

    1.06

    1

    Co-develop an approach to deliver on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement commitment, in which the Ministry of Education and the First Nations Education Steering Committee will co-develop legislation that requires local education agreements (LEAs) with First Nations where a First Nation wants one, and that requires the application of the provincial LEA at the request of a First Nation.
    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care
    4
    4
    4

  • 1.07

    1.07

    2

    Update the Bilateral Protocol agreement between the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nation Education Steering Committee for relevancy, effectiveness, and consistency with the UN Declaration to support First Nation students in the K-12 education system.
    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care
    1
    2
    3

  • 1.08

    1.08

    1

    Recognize the integral role of Indigenous-led post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary system through the provision of core funding, capacity funding and the development of legislation. This includes institutes mandated by First Nations, as well as a Métis post-secondary institute being developed by Métis Nation British Columbia.
    Lead Ministry: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
    2
    3
    1

  • 1.09

    1.09

    2

    Work with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and the Urban Native Youth Association to co-develop an urban Indigenous centre that supports the childcare, housing and post-secondary needs of Indigenous learners, and strengthen the capacity of the Native Education College to provide culturally relevant post-secondary opportunities for urban Indigenous learners.
    Lead Ministry: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
    3
    3
    3

  • 1.10

    1.10

    1

    Co-develop modernized emergency management legislation (replacing the Emergency Program Act) with First Nations.
    Lead Ministry: Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
    4
    4
    4

  • 1.11

    1.11

    5

    Support inclusive regional governance by advancing First Nations participation in regional district boards.
    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
    0
    0
    0

  • Action

    1.01

    1.01

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    In partnership with the Government of Canada, establish a new institution designed and driven by First Nations to provide supports to First Nations in their work of nation- and governance-rebuilding and boundary resolution in accordance with First Nations laws, customs and traditions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.02

    1.02

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Shift from short-term transactional arrangements to the co-development of long-term agreements that recognize and support reconciliation, self-determination, decision-making and economic independence.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.03

    1.03

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Provincial Lead: Declaration Act Secretariat

    Description

    Utilize sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act to complete and implement government-to-government agreements that recognize Indigenous self-government and self-determination.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.04

    1.04

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Finance; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop with Indigenous Peoples a new distinctions-based fiscal relationship and framework that supports the operation of Indigenous governments, whether through modern treaties, self-government agreements or advancing the right to self-government through other mechanisms. This work will include collaboration with the Government of Canada

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.05

    1.05

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Finance; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop and implement new distinctions-based policy frameworks for resource revenue-sharing and other fiscal mechanisms with Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.06

    1.06

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Co-develop an approach to deliver on the BC Tripartite Education Agreement commitment, in which the Ministry of Education and the First Nations Education Steering Committee will co-develop legislation that requires local education agreements (LEAs) with First Nations where a First Nation wants one, and that requires the application of the provincial LEA at the request of a First Nation.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.07

    1.07

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Update the Bilateral Protocol agreement between the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nation Education Steering Committee for relevancy, effectiveness, and consistency with the UN Declaration to support First Nation students in the K-12 education system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.08

    1.08

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Recognize the integral role of Indigenous-led post-secondary institutes as a key pillar of B.C.’s post-secondary system through the provision of core funding, capacity funding and the development of legislation. This includes institutes mandated by First Nations, as well as a Métis post-secondary institute being developed by Métis Nation British Columbia.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.09

    1.09

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Work with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, and the Urban Native Youth Association to co-develop an urban Indigenous centre that supports the childcare, housing and post-secondary needs of Indigenous learners, and strengthen the capacity of the Native Education College to provide culturally relevant post-secondary opportunities for urban Indigenous learners.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.10

    1.10

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

    Description

    Co-develop modernized emergency management legislation (replacing the Emergency Program Act) with First Nations.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    1.11

    1.11

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs

    Description

    Support inclusive regional governance by advancing First Nations participation in regional district boards.

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

Theme 2: Title and Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples exercise and have full enjoyment of their inherent rights, including the rights of First Nations to own, use, develop and control lands and resources within their territories in B.C.

Action

Year

Description

How far along is this work?

How complicated is this work?

Are there challenges?

How are we working together?

  • 2.01

    2.01

    1

    Establish a Secretariat to guide and assist government to meet its obligation to ensure legislation is consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and is developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples.

    Provincial Lead: Declaration Act Secretariat

    4
    4
    4

  • 2.02

    2.02

    5

    Finalize the Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    0
    0
    0

  • 2.03

    2.03

    1

    Issue guidelines from the Attorney General of B.C. to the Ministry of Attorney General legal counsel regarding the conduct of civil litigation involving the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

    Lead Ministry: Attorney General

    4
    4
    4

  • 2.04

    2.04

    1

    Negotiate new joint decision-making and consent agreements under section 7 of the Declaration Act that include clear accountabilities, transparency and administrative fairness between the Province and Indigenous governing bodies. Seek all necessary legislative amendments to enable the implementation of any section 7 agreements.

    Provincial Leads: Declaration Act Secretariat; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    3
    3
    3

  • 2.05

    2.05

    3

    Co-develop and employ mechanisms for ensuring the minimum standards of the UN Declaration are applied in the implementation of treaties, agreements under sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act and other constructive arrangements with First Nations.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    3
    3
    2

  • 2.06

    2.06

    1

    Co-develop strategic-level policies, programs and initiatives to advance collaborative stewardship of the environment, land and resources, that address cumulative effects and respects Indigenous Knowledge. This will be achieved through collaborative stewardship forums, guardian programs, land use planning initiatives, and other innovative and evolving partnerships that support integrated land and resource management.

    Lead Ministries: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Environment and Parks; Forests; Energy and Climate Solutions; BC Energy Regulator

    3
    3
    3

  • 2.07

    2.07

    2

    Collaborate with First Nations to develop and implement strategies, plans and initiatives for sustainable water management, and to identify policy or legislative reforms supporting Indigenous water stewardship, including shared decision-making. Co-develop the Watershed Security Strategy with First Nations and initiate implementation of the Strategy at a local watershed scale.

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    3
    2
    2

  • 2.08

    2.08

    3

    Collaborate with Indigenous partners on issues related to conservation and biodiversity in B.C. including the protection of species at risk.

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    3
    3
    2

  • 2.09

    2.09

    2

    Develop new strategies to protect and revitalize wild salmon populations in B.C. with First Nations and the federal government, including the development and implementation of a cohesive B.C. Wild Pacific Salmon Strategy.

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    2
    2
    3

  • 2.10

    2.10

    2

    Reform forest legislation, regulations and policy to reflect a shared strategic vision with First Nations that upholds the rights and objectives of the UN Declaration.

    Lead Ministry: Forests

    3
    3
    2

  • 2.11

    2.11

    3

    Integrate traditional practices and cultural uses of fire into wildfire prevention and land management practices and support the reintroduction of strategized burning.

    Lead Ministries: Forests; Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

    3
    2
    2

  • 2.12

    2.12

    1

    Collaboratively develop and implement CleanBC and the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy to support resilient communities and clean economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples that benefit our shared climate and advance reconciliation.

    Lead Ministry: Energy and Climate Solutions

    3
    3
    2

  • 2.13

    2.13

    2

    Identify and advance reconciliation negotiations on historical road impacts and road accessibility with First Nations on reserve, treaty and title lands, including reporting-out on the completion and implementation of these negotiations collaboratively with First Nations partners.

    Lead Ministry: Transportation and Transit

    3
    2
    2

  • 2.14

    2.14

    2

    Modernize the Mineral Tenure Act in consultation and cooperation with First Nations and First Nations organizations.

    Lead Ministry: Mining and Critical Minerals

    3
    3
    3

  • Action

    2.01

    2.01

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Provincial Lead: Declaration Act Secretariat

    Description

    Establish a Secretariat to guide and assist government to meet its obligation to ensure legislation is consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and is developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.02

    2.02

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Finalize the Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.03

    2.03

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Attorney General

    Description

    Issue guidelines from the Attorney General of B.C. to the Ministry of Attorney General legal counsel regarding the conduct of civil litigation involving the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.04

    2.04

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Provincial Leads: Declaration Act Secretariat; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    Description

    Negotiate new joint decision-making and consent agreements under section 7 of the Declaration Act that include clear accountabilities, transparency and administrative fairness between the Province and Indigenous governing bodies. Seek all necessary legislative amendments to enable the implementation of any section 7 agreements.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.05

    2.05

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop and employ mechanisms for ensuring the minimum standards of the UN Declaration are applied in the implementation of treaties, agreements under sections 6 and 7 of the Declaration Act and other constructive arrangements with First Nations.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.06

    2.06

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Environment and Parks; Forests; Energy and Climate Solutions; BC Energy Regulator

    Description

    Co-develop strategic-level policies, programs and initiatives to advance collaborative stewardship of the environment, land and resources, that address cumulative effects and respects Indigenous Knowledge. This will be achieved through collaborative stewardship forums, guardian programs, land use planning initiatives, and other innovative and evolving partnerships that support integrated land and resource management.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.07

    2.07

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    Description

    Collaborate with First Nations to develop and implement strategies, plans and initiatives for sustainable water management, and to identify policy or legislative reforms supporting Indigenous water stewardship, including shared decision-making. Co-develop the Watershed Security Strategy with First Nations and initiate implementation of the Strategy at a local watershed scale.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.08

    2.08

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    Description

    Collaborate with Indigenous partners on issues related to conservation and biodiversity in B.C. including the protection of species at risk.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.09

    2.09

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

    Description

    Develop new strategies to protect and revitalize wild salmon populations in B.C. with First Nations and the federal government, including the development and implementation of a cohesive B.C. Wild Pacific Salmon Strategy.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.10

    2.10

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Forests

    Description

    Reform forest legislation, regulations and policy to reflect a shared strategic vision with First Nations that upholds the rights and objectives of the UN Declaration.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.11

    2.11

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Forests; Emergency Management and Climate Readiness

    Description

    Integrate traditional practices and cultural uses of fire into wildfire prevention and land management practices and support the reintroduction of strategized burning.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.12

    2.12

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Energy and Climate Solutions

    Description

    Collaboratively develop and implement CleanBC and the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy to support resilient communities and clean economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples that benefit our shared climate and advance reconciliation.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.13

    2.13

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Transportation and Transit

    Description

    Identify and advance reconciliation negotiations on historical road impacts and road accessibility with First Nations on reserve, treaty and title lands, including reporting-out on the completion and implementation of these negotiations collaboratively with First Nations partners.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    2.14

    2.14

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Mining and Critical Minerals

    Description

    Modernize the Mineral Tenure Act in consultation and cooperation with First Nations and First Nations organizations.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

Theme 3: Ending Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination

Indigenous Peoples fully express and exercise their distinct rights, and enjoy living in B.C. without interpersonal, systemic and institutional interference, oppression or other inequities associated with Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination, wherever they reside.

Action

Year

Description

How far along is this work?

How complicated is this work?

Are there challenges?

How are we working together?

  • 3.01

    3.01

    1

    Develop essential training in partnership with Indigenous organizations, and deliver to the B.C . public service, public institutions and corporations that aims to build foundational understanding and competence about the history and rights of Indigenous Peoples, treaty process, rights and title, the UN Declaration, the B.C. Declaration Act, the dynamics of proper respectful relations, Indigenous-specific racism, and meaningful reconciliation.

    Provincial Lead: Public Service Agency; Ministry of Finance – Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office

    3
    3
    3

  • 3.02

    3.02

    3

    Establish an operational approach to set and achieve targets for equitable recruitment and retention of Indigenous Peoples across the public sector, including at senior levels.

    Provincial Leads: Public Service Agency; Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat

    1
    3
    3

  • 3.03

    3.03

    2

    Conduct an external review of Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in the provincial public education system, and create a strategy, including resources and supports, to address findings.

    Lead Ministries: Education and Child Care; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    1
    3
    3

  • 3.04

    3.04

    1

    Implement a mandatory course or bundle of credits related to First Peoples as part of graduation requirements in B.C. and co-create culturally relevant provincial resources with Indigenous People for use by all educators across the K-12 education system.

    Ministry of Education and Child Care

    4
    4
    4

  • 3.05

    3.05

    3

    Provide resources to Indigenous organizations to improve public understanding of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, languages and the negative impacts of Indigenous-specific racism.

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    3
    2
    2

  • 3.06

    3.06

    2

    Introduce anti-racism legislation that addresses Indigenous-specific racism.

    Lead Ministry: Attorney General

    4
    3
    1

  • 3.07

    3.07

    1

    Implement recommendations made in the In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C. health care report, striving to establish a health care system in B.C. that is culturally safe and free of Indigenous-specific racism.

    Lead Ministry: Health

    3
    3
    2

  • 3.08

    3.08

    3

    Develop and implement community-driven activities to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, beginning with the foundational activities in A Path Forward: Priorities and Early Strategies for B.C. and steps towards achieving the mandate commitment to develop a gender-based violence action plan.

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General, Attorney General, Finance – Gender Equity Office

    3
    3
    2

  • 3.09

    3.09

    3

    Identify and implement multi-modal transportation solutions that provide support and enable the development of sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable transportation options for First Nations communities.

    Lead Ministry: Transportation And Transit

    3
    2
    2

  • 3.10

    3.10

    4

    Implement improvements to public safety oversight bodies and complaints processes, such as enhanced investments in the B .C . Human Rights Tribunal and new models for including Indigenous laws in complaints resolution.

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    3
    3
    2

  • 3.11

    3.11

    2

    Develop and implement comprehensive policing reforms to address systemic biases and racism. This will include: updating the Police Act, BC Provincial Policing Standards and mandatory training requirements; enhancing independent oversight; clarifying the roles and responsibilities of police officers in the context of complex social issues such as mental health, addiction and homelessness; and contributing to the modernization of the federal First Nations Policing Program .

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General, Attorney General; Health

    2
    3
    2

  • 3.12

    3.12

    1

    Prioritize implementation of the First Nations Justice Strategy to reduce the substantial overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples involved in and impacted by the justice system. This includes affirming First Nations self-determination and enabling the restoration of traditional justice systems and culturally relevant institutions.

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    3
    3
    2

  • 3.13

    3.13

    1

    Prioritize endorsement and implementation of the Métis Justice Strategy to reduce the substantial overrepresentation of Métis Peoples in and impacted by the justice system. This includes affirming Métis self-determination, and enabling the restoration of traditional justice systems and culturally relevant institutions.

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    2
    3
    2

  • 3.14

    3.14

    3

    Advance the collection and use of disaggregated demographic data, guided by a distinctions-based approach to Indigenous data sovereignty and self-determination, including supporting the establishment of a First Nations-governed and mandated regional data governance centre in alignment with the First Nations Data Governance Strategy.

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Services

    3
    3
    2

  • 3.15

    3.15

    3

    Adopt an inclusive digital font that allows for Indigenous languages to be included in communication, signage, services and official records

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Services

    3
    3
    2

  • Action

    3.01

    3.01

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Provincial Lead: Public Service Agency; Ministry of Finance – Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office

    Description

    Develop essential training in partnership with Indigenous organizations, and deliver to the B.C . public service, public institutions and corporations that aims to build foundational understanding and competence about the history and rights of Indigenous Peoples, treaty process, rights and title, the UN Declaration, the B.C. Declaration Act, the dynamics of proper respectful relations, Indigenous-specific racism, and meaningful reconciliation.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.02

    3.02

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Provincial Leads: Public Service Agency; Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat

    Description

    Establish an operational approach to set and achieve targets for equitable recruitment and retention of Indigenous Peoples across the public sector, including at senior levels.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.03

    3.03

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Education and Child Care; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Conduct an external review of Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in the provincial public education system, and create a strategy, including resources and supports, to address findings.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.04

    3.04

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Ministry of Education and Child Care

    Description

    Implement a mandatory course or bundle of credits related to First Peoples as part of graduation requirements in B.C. and co-create culturally relevant provincial resources with Indigenous People for use by all educators across the K-12 education system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.05

    3.05

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Provide resources to Indigenous organizations to improve public understanding of Indigenous histories, rights, cultures, languages and the negative impacts of Indigenous-specific racism.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.06

    3.06

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Attorney General

    Description

    Introduce anti-racism legislation that addresses Indigenous-specific racism.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.07

    3.07

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    Implement recommendations made in the In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination in B.C. health care report, striving to establish a health care system in B.C. that is culturally safe and free of Indigenous-specific racism.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.08

    3.08

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General, Attorney General, Finance – Gender Equity Office

    Description

    Develop and implement community-driven activities to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, beginning with the foundational activities in A Path Forward: Priorities and Early Strategies for B.C. and steps towards achieving the mandate commitment to develop a gender-based violence action plan.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.09

    3.09

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Transportation And Transit

    Description

    Identify and implement multi-modal transportation solutions that provide support and enable the development of sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable transportation options for First Nations communities.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.10

    3.10

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Description

    Implement improvements to public safety oversight bodies and complaints processes, such as enhanced investments in the B .C . Human Rights Tribunal and new models for including Indigenous laws in complaints resolution.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.11

    3.11

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General, Attorney General; Health

    Description

    Develop and implement comprehensive policing reforms to address systemic biases and racism. This will include: updating the Police Act, BC Provincial Policing Standards and mandatory training requirements; enhancing independent oversight; clarifying the roles and responsibilities of police officers in the context of complex social issues such as mental health, addiction and homelessness; and contributing to the modernization of the federal First Nations Policing Program .

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.12

    3.12

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Description

    Prioritize implementation of the First Nations Justice Strategy to reduce the substantial overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples involved in and impacted by the justice system. This includes affirming First Nations self-determination and enabling the restoration of traditional justice systems and culturally relevant institutions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.13

    3.13

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Description

    Prioritize endorsement and implementation of the Métis Justice Strategy to reduce the substantial overrepresentation of Métis Peoples in and impacted by the justice system. This includes affirming Métis self-determination, and enabling the restoration of traditional justice systems and culturally relevant institutions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.14

    3.14

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Services

    Description

    Advance the collection and use of disaggregated demographic data, guided by a distinctions-based approach to Indigenous data sovereignty and self-determination, including supporting the establishment of a First Nations-governed and mandated regional data governance centre in alignment with the First Nations Data Governance Strategy.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    3.15

    3.15

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Services

    Description

    Adopt an inclusive digital font that allows for Indigenous languages to be included in communication, signage, services and official records

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

Theme 4: Social, Cultural and Economic Well-Being

Indigenous Peoples in B.C. fully enjoy and exercise their distinct rights to maintain, control, develop, protect and transmit their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, languages, food systems, sciences and technologies.

Action

Year

Description

How far along is this work?

How complicated is this work?

Are there challenges?

How are we working together?

  • 4.01

    4.01

    1

    Identify and undertake concrete measures to increase the literacy and numeracy achievement levels of Indigenous students at all levels of the K-12 education system, including the early years.

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    2
    3
    3

  • 4.02

    4.02

    2

    Develop and implement an effective recruitment and retention strategy to increase the number of Indigenous teachers in the K-12 public education system.

    Lead Ministries: Education and Child Care; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    3
    3
    1

  • 4.03

    4.03

    1

    Co-develop and implement a framework for the involvement of Indigenous Education Councils in school district financial planning and reporting.

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.04

    4.04

    4

    Identify, develop and implement mechanisms and approaches to enable boards of education to better support Indigenous students, including increasing and ensuring equitable access to education and safe environments.

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    2
    2
    2

  • 4.05

    4.05

    4

    Co-develop a policy framework for Indigenous post-secondary education and skills training that includes: supporting post-secondary institutions to be more culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and communities; expanding the Aboriginal Service Plan program to all 25 public post-secondary institutions; ensuring that Indigenous learners have access to student housing that is safe, inclusive, and enables them to thrive personally, academically, and culturally; developing mechanisms for First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and communities to play an integral role in public post-secondary institutions’ decision-making; and identifying legislative amendments needed to ensure all public post-secondary institution boards include at least one Indigenous person.

    Lead Ministry: Post-secondary Education and Future Skills

    1
    3
    2

  • 4.06

    4.06

    1

    Promote culturally relevant sport, physical activity and recreation initiatives and opportunities that increase Indigenous engagement, participation and excellence in both traditional and mainstream sports for individuals in both urban and rural or remote areas.

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.07

    4.07

    5

    Demonstrate a new and more flexible funding model and partnership approach that supports First Nations to plan, design and deliver mental health and wellness services across a full continuum of care and to address the social determinants of health and wellness.

    Ministry of Health

    0
    0
    0

  • 4.08

    4.08

    3

    In alignment with the tripartite health plans and agreements, continue to strengthen and evolve the First Nation health governance structure in B.C.to ensure First Nations are supported to participate as full and equal partners in decision-making and service delivery at local, regional and provincial levels, and engage First Nations and the Government of Canada on the need for legislation as envisioned in the tripartite health plans and agreements.

    Lead Ministry: Health

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.09

    4.09

    3

    As a part of the implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act, support the identification, prevention and removal of barriers for Indigenous persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring that the development of accessibility standards considers the rights recognized and affirmed by the UN Declaration.

    Lead Ministry: Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    3
    2
    1

  • 4.10

    4.10

    1

    Prioritize the implementation of Primary Care Networks, the First Nations-led Primary Health Care Initiative, and other primary care priorities, embedding Indigenous perspectives and priorities into models of care to increase Indigenous Peoples’ access to primary care and other health services, and to improve cultural safety and quality of care.

    Lead Ministry: Health

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.11

    4.11

    2

    Increase the availability, accessibility and the continuum of Indigenous-led and community-based social services and supports that are trauma-informed, culturally safe and relevant, and address a range of holistic wellness needs for those who are in crisis, at-risk or have experienced violence, trauma and/or significant loss.

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General; Health

    2
    3
    3

  • 4.12

    4.12

    1

    Address the disproportionate impacts of the overdose public health emergency on Indigenous Peoples by: – applying to the Government of Canada to decriminalize simple possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use, and continuing campaigns and other measures to help end the stigma and shame associated with addiction; – expanding prescribed safer supply and other harm reduction measures; and – ensuring accessibility of recovery beds, and evidence-based, culturally relevant and safe services to meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples, including youth.

    Lead Ministries: Health; Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.13

    4.13

    3

    Increase the availability and accessibility of culturally safe substance use services, including through the renovation and construction of Indigenous-run treatment centres and the integration of land-based and traditional approaches to healing

    Lead Ministry: Health

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.14

    4.14

    1

    Increase the availability and accessibility of resources to Indigenous partners in COVID-19 pandemic health and wellness planning and response, including the implementation of the Rural, Remote, First Nations and Indigenous COVID-19 Framework to ensure access for all Indigenous Peoples to immediate and culturally safe and relevant care closer to home.

    Lead Ministry: Health

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.15

    4.15

    2

    Incorporate Indigenous experiences and knowledge of poverty and well-being into ongoing poverty reduction efforts and the 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy. The strategy will recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and include Indigenous-identified actions and progress measures.

    Lead Ministry: Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.16

    4.16

    2

    Co-develop a B.C.-specific fiscal framework, in partnership with First Nations, Métis and Inuit, and in consultation with key Indigenous organizations, to support and move forward with jurisdiction over child and family services.

    Lead Ministry: Children and Family Development

    2
    3
    2

  • 4.17

    4.17

    1

    In collaboration with B.C. First Nations and Métis Peoples, and Inuit, continue implementing changes to substantially reduce the number of Indigenous children and youth in care through increased prevention and family support services at all stages of contact with the child welfare system.

    Lead Ministry: Children and Family Development

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.18

    4.18

    2

    As committed to in the First Nations Children and Youth in Care Protocol, co-develop and implement measures to support improved education outcomes of current and former First Nation children and youth in care, including meaningful data collection to inform policy planning and service delivery.

    Lead Ministries: Education And Child Care; Children And Family Development; Post-Secondary Education And Future Skills

    3
    3
    3

  • 4.19

    4.19

    2

    As part of a commitment to an inclusive, universal childcare system, work in collaboration with B.C. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples to implement a distinctions-based approach to support and move forward jurisdiction over child care for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who want and need it in B.C.

    Lead Ministry: Education And Child Care

    1
    3
    3

  • 4.20

    4.20

    1

    Advance a collaborative, whole-of-government approach in the partnership between the Métis Nation of British Columbia and the Province of B.C., respecting Métis self-determination and working to establish more flexibility and sustainability in funding.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    3
    2
    2

  • 4.21

    4.21

    1

    Bring together key Indigenous urban leaders to create a provincial urban Indigenous advisory table to develop and implement a 5-year plan to address the priorities of urban Indigenous Peoples, including a focus on Elders, youth, children, women, men, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and persons with disabilities.

    Lead Ministries: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.22

    4.22

    3

    Ministers and executives across the provincial government social sector will meet annually with urban Indigenous service organization leaders, such as the provincial urban Indigenous advisory table (see Action 4.21), to discuss successes, innovations, and challenges of supporting the social, cultural and economic needs of urban Indigenous Peoples.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    3
    2
    2

  • 4.23

    4.23

    3

    Undertake a cross-government review of provincial supports and services for Indigenous Peoples in urban settings and develop a plan with clear timelines that will provide greater collaboration and coordination to meet needs.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    2
    3
    2

  • 4.24

    4.24

    4

    Expand support to Aboriginal Friendship Centres and other urban Indigenous organizations that serve the needs of urban Indigenous people in B.C. while also acknowledging that Aboriginal Friendship Centres and other urban Indigenous organizations play a vital role for those that wish to connect to their cultures and traditions.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    1
    3
    3

  • 4.25

    4.25

    1

    Work with Indigenous Peoples to build more on- and off-reserve housing and pursue new federal contributions.

    Lead Ministries: Housing and Municipal Affairs; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.26

    4.26

    1

    Strengthen the health and wellness partnership between Métis Nation British Columbia, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and support opportunities to identify and work to address shared Métis health and wellness priorities.

    Lead Ministry: Health

    2
    2
    2

  • 4.27

    4.27

    3

    Review the principles and processes that guide the naming of municipalities and regional districts, and evolve practices to foster reconciliation in local processes.

    Lead Ministry: Housing and Municipal Affairs

    2
    3
    2

  • 4.28

    4.28

    2

    Draft a report with recommendations for how BC Parks can better reflect Indigenous Peoples’ histories and cultures in provincial parks and protected areas.

    Lead Ministry: Environment and Parks

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.29

    4.29

    5

    Establish an Indigenous-led working group to develop a strategy for the revitalization of Indigenous languages in B.C., including potential legislative supports.

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Ministry of Education and Child Care, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    0
    0
    0

  • 4.30

    4.30

    1

    Support Indigenous language revitalization through sustainable funding.

    Lead Ministries: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Post Secondary Education and Future Skills

    3
    2
    3

  • 4.31

    4.31

    2

    Develop full-course offerings in First Nation languages and implement the educational Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the K-12 education system.

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    1
    3
    3

  • 4.32

    4.32

    2

    Co-develop a K-12 First Nations Language Policy and associated implementation plan for the public education system with the First Nations Education Steering Committee, including ensuring that the language and culture of the local First Nation(s) on whose territory(ies) a board of education operates schools are the ones primarily reflected in any First Nations language and culture programs and services of the board.

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    1
    3
    3

  • 4.33

    4.33

    4

    Co-develop a policy framework to support repatriation initiatives.

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture And Sport

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.34

    4.34

    5

    Reset the relationship between the Royal BC Museum and Indigenous Peoples in B.C. by ensuring that Indigenous voices are prioritized and inform the development of narratives, exhibitions and learning programs.

    Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    0
    0
    0

  • 4.35

    4.35

    1

    Work with First Nations to reform the Heritage Conservation Act to align with the UN Declaration, including shared decision-making and the protection of First Nations cultural, spiritual, and heritage sites and objects.

    Lead Ministries: Forests; Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.36

    4.36

    1

    Ensure every First Nations community in B.C. has high-speed internet services.

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Service

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.37

    4.37

    1

    Provide funding to assist Indigenous tourism businesses that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to further support recovery of the Indigenous tourism sector in B.C.

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.38

    4.38

    2

    Provide investments to Indigenous Tourism B.C.to support Indigenous tourism, Indigenous job creation, preservation of Indigenous languages, celebration of Indigenous cultures and the stewardship of territories, and to tell the stories of Indigenous Peoples in B.C.in their own words.

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    4
    4
    4

  • 4.39

    4.39

    2

    Work with the Province’s Economic Trusts and First Nation partners to develop a mechanism that ensures inclusion of First Nations at a regional decision-making level.

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    2
    3
    1

  • 4.40

    4.40

    2

    Ensure Indigenous collaboration in the development and implementation of the BC Economic Plan, including a technology and innovation roadmap.

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    5
    5
    5

  • 4.41

    4.41

    2

    Work with First Nations, Métis chartered communities and urban Indigenous organizations to provide funding for self-determined, community-led programs for Indigenous Peoples to upgrade skills, obtain credentials, secure employment, and develop and support community economies.

    Lead Ministries: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    3
    2
    3

  • 4.42

    4.42

    3

    Co-develop economic metrics to help evaluate progress as reconciliation is advanced. The baseline data will begin to address the persistent gap in Indigenous-specific economic metrics and through this co-designed effort, build a comprehensive set of data to measure Indigenous economic well-being and track progress over time.

    Lead Ministries: Jobs and Economic Growth; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    5
    5
    5

  • 4.43

    4.43

    1

    Co-develop recommendations on strategic policies and initiatives for clean and sustainable energy. This includes identifying and supporting First Nations-led clean energy opportunities related to CleanBC, the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro, and the BC Utilities Commission Inquiry on the Regulation of Indigenous Utilities.

    Lead Ministry: Energy and Climate Solutions

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.44

    4.44

    2

    Review, evaluate and improve B.C.’s Indigenous Youth Internship Program.

    Provincial Lead: Public Service Agency

    3
    2
    1

  • 4.45

    4.45

    1

    Prioritize and increase the number of technology sector training opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and other groups currently under-represented in B.C.’s technology sector.

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    5
    5
    5

  • 4.46

    4.46

    4

    Improve economic supports for Indigenous workers and employers by increasing access for Indigenous clients to the Ministry of Labour’s services and programs, including employment standards, workers’ compensation and workplace safety.

    Lead Ministry: Labour

    2
    2
    1

  • 4.47

    4.47

    2

    Advance a collaborative approach to cannabis-related governance and jurisdiction between First Nations and the Province that reflects common objectives to protect youth, prioritize public health and safety, strengthen First Nations governance capacity and secure economic benefits for First Nations.

    Lead Ministry: Agriculture and Food

    2
    3
    2

  • 4.48

    4.48

    1

    Work with the B.C. Indigenous Advisory Council on Agriculture and Food and other Indigenous partners to identify opportunities to strengthen Indigenous food systems and increase Indigenous participation in the agriculture and food sector.

    Lead Ministry: Agriculture and Food

    3
    3
    2

  • 4.49

    4.49

    3

    Review existing provincial mandates to enhance treaty and self-governing Nations’ fiscal capacity to deliver services to their citizens.

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations And Reconciliation

    3
    3
    1

  • Action

    4.01

    4.01

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Identify and undertake concrete measures to increase the literacy and numeracy achievement levels of Indigenous students at all levels of the K-12 education system, including the early years.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.02

    4.02

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Education and Child Care; Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Develop and implement an effective recruitment and retention strategy to increase the number of Indigenous teachers in the K-12 public education system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.03

    4.03

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Co-develop and implement a framework for the involvement of Indigenous Education Councils in school district financial planning and reporting.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.04

    4.04

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Identify, develop and implement mechanisms and approaches to enable boards of education to better support Indigenous students, including increasing and ensuring equitable access to education and safe environments.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.05

    4.05

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Post-secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Co-develop a policy framework for Indigenous post-secondary education and skills training that includes: supporting post-secondary institutions to be more culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and communities; expanding the Aboriginal Service Plan program to all 25 public post-secondary institutions; ensuring that Indigenous learners have access to student housing that is safe, inclusive, and enables them to thrive personally, academically, and culturally; developing mechanisms for First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and communities to play an integral role in public post-secondary institutions’ decision-making; and identifying legislative amendments needed to ensure all public post-secondary institution boards include at least one Indigenous person.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.06

    4.06

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Promote culturally relevant sport, physical activity and recreation initiatives and opportunities that increase Indigenous engagement, participation and excellence in both traditional and mainstream sports for individuals in both urban and rural or remote areas.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.07

    4.07

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Health

    Description

    Demonstrate a new and more flexible funding model and partnership approach that supports First Nations to plan, design and deliver mental health and wellness services across a full continuum of care and to address the social determinants of health and wellness.

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.08

    4.08

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    In alignment with the tripartite health plans and agreements, continue to strengthen and evolve the First Nation health governance structure in B.C.to ensure First Nations are supported to participate as full and equal partners in decision-making and service delivery at local, regional and provincial levels, and engage First Nations and the Government of Canada on the need for legislation as envisioned in the tripartite health plans and agreements.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.09

    4.09

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    Description

    As a part of the implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act, support the identification, prevention and removal of barriers for Indigenous persons with disabilities. This includes ensuring that the development of accessibility standards considers the rights recognized and affirmed by the UN Declaration.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.10

    4.10

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    Prioritize the implementation of Primary Care Networks, the First Nations-led Primary Health Care Initiative, and other primary care priorities, embedding Indigenous perspectives and priorities into models of care to increase Indigenous Peoples’ access to primary care and other health services, and to improve cultural safety and quality of care.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.11

    4.11

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Public Safety and Solicitor General; Health

    Description

    Increase the availability, accessibility and the continuum of Indigenous-led and community-based social services and supports that are trauma-informed, culturally safe and relevant, and address a range of holistic wellness needs for those who are in crisis, at-risk or have experienced violence, trauma and/or significant loss.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.12

    4.12

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Health; Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General

    Description

    Address the disproportionate impacts of the overdose public health emergency on Indigenous Peoples by: – applying to the Government of Canada to decriminalize simple possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use, and continuing campaigns and other measures to help end the stigma and shame associated with addiction; – expanding prescribed safer supply and other harm reduction measures; and – ensuring accessibility of recovery beds, and evidence-based, culturally relevant and safe services to meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples, including youth.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.13

    4.13

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    Increase the availability and accessibility of culturally safe substance use services, including through the renovation and construction of Indigenous-run treatment centres and the integration of land-based and traditional approaches to healing

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.14

    4.14

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    Increase the availability and accessibility of resources to Indigenous partners in COVID-19 pandemic health and wellness planning and response, including the implementation of the Rural, Remote, First Nations and Indigenous COVID-19 Framework to ensure access for all Indigenous Peoples to immediate and culturally safe and relevant care closer to home.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.15

    4.15

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    Description

    Incorporate Indigenous experiences and knowledge of poverty and well-being into ongoing poverty reduction efforts and the 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy. The strategy will recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and include Indigenous-identified actions and progress measures.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.16

    4.16

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Children and Family Development

    Description

    Co-develop a B.C.-specific fiscal framework, in partnership with First Nations, Métis and Inuit, and in consultation with key Indigenous organizations, to support and move forward with jurisdiction over child and family services.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.17

    4.17

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Children and Family Development

    Description

    In collaboration with B.C. First Nations and Métis Peoples, and Inuit, continue implementing changes to substantially reduce the number of Indigenous children and youth in care through increased prevention and family support services at all stages of contact with the child welfare system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.18

    4.18

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Education And Child Care; Children And Family Development; Post-Secondary Education And Future Skills

    Description

    As committed to in the First Nations Children and Youth in Care Protocol, co-develop and implement measures to support improved education outcomes of current and former First Nation children and youth in care, including meaningful data collection to inform policy planning and service delivery.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.19

    4.19

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education And Child Care

    Description

    As part of a commitment to an inclusive, universal childcare system, work in collaboration with B.C. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples to implement a distinctions-based approach to support and move forward jurisdiction over child care for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who want and need it in B.C.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.20

    4.20

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Advance a collaborative, whole-of-government approach in the partnership between the Métis Nation of British Columbia and the Province of B.C., respecting Métis self-determination and working to establish more flexibility and sustainability in funding.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.21

    4.21

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    Description

    Bring together key Indigenous urban leaders to create a provincial urban Indigenous advisory table to develop and implement a 5-year plan to address the priorities of urban Indigenous Peoples, including a focus on Elders, youth, children, women, men, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and persons with disabilities.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.22

    4.22

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Ministers and executives across the provincial government social sector will meet annually with urban Indigenous service organization leaders, such as the provincial urban Indigenous advisory table (see Action 4.21), to discuss successes, innovations, and challenges of supporting the social, cultural and economic needs of urban Indigenous Peoples.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.23

    4.23

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Undertake a cross-government review of provincial supports and services for Indigenous Peoples in urban settings and develop a plan with clear timelines that will provide greater collaboration and coordination to meet needs.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.24

    4.24

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Expand support to Aboriginal Friendship Centres and other urban Indigenous organizations that serve the needs of urban Indigenous people in B.C. while also acknowledging that Aboriginal Friendship Centres and other urban Indigenous organizations play a vital role for those that wish to connect to their cultures and traditions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.25

    4.25

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Housing and Municipal Affairs; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Work with Indigenous Peoples to build more on- and off-reserve housing and pursue new federal contributions.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.26

    4.26

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Health

    Description

    Strengthen the health and wellness partnership between Métis Nation British Columbia, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and support opportunities to identify and work to address shared Métis health and wellness priorities.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.27

    4.27

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Housing and Municipal Affairs

    Description

    Review the principles and processes that guide the naming of municipalities and regional districts, and evolve practices to foster reconciliation in local processes.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.28

    4.28

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Environment and Parks

    Description

    Draft a report with recommendations for how BC Parks can better reflect Indigenous Peoples’ histories and cultures in provincial parks and protected areas.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.29

    4.29

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Ministry of Education and Child Care, Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Establish an Indigenous-led working group to develop a strategy for the revitalization of Indigenous languages in B.C., including potential legislative supports.

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.30

    4.30

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Post Secondary Education and Future Skills

    Description

    Support Indigenous language revitalization through sustainable funding.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.31

    4.31

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Develop full-course offerings in First Nation languages and implement the educational Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the K-12 education system.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.32

    4.32

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Education and Child Care

    Description

    Co-develop a K-12 First Nations Language Policy and associated implementation plan for the public education system with the First Nations Education Steering Committee, including ensuring that the language and culture of the local First Nation(s) on whose territory(ies) a board of education operates schools are the ones primarily reflected in any First Nations language and culture programs and services of the board.

    How far along
    is this work?

    1

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.33

    4.33

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture And Sport

    Description

    Co-develop a policy framework to support repatriation initiatives.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.34

    4.34

    Year

    5

    Ministry

    Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Reset the relationship between the Royal BC Museum and Indigenous Peoples in B.C. by ensuring that Indigenous voices are prioritized and inform the development of narratives, exhibitions and learning programs.

    How far along
    is this work?

    0

    How complicated
    is this work?

    0

    Are there
    challenges?

    0

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.35

    4.35

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Forests; Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Work with First Nations to reform the Heritage Conservation Act to align with the UN Declaration, including shared decision-making and the protection of First Nations cultural, spiritual, and heritage sites and objects.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.36

    4.36

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Citizens’ Service

    Description

    Ensure every First Nations community in B.C. has high-speed internet services.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.37

    4.37

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Provide funding to assist Indigenous tourism businesses that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to further support recovery of the Indigenous tourism sector in B.C.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.38

    4.38

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

    Description

    Provide investments to Indigenous Tourism B.C.to support Indigenous tourism, Indigenous job creation, preservation of Indigenous languages, celebration of Indigenous cultures and the stewardship of territories, and to tell the stories of Indigenous Peoples in B.C.in their own words.

    How far along
    is this work?

    4

    How complicated
    is this work?

    4

    Are there
    challenges?

    4

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.39

    4.39

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    Description

    Work with the Province’s Economic Trusts and First Nation partners to develop a mechanism that ensures inclusion of First Nations at a regional decision-making level.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.40

    4.40

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    Description

    Ensure Indigenous collaboration in the development and implementation of the BC Economic Plan, including a technology and innovation roadmap.

    How far along
    is this work?

    5

    How complicated
    is this work?

    5

    Are there
    challenges?

    5

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.41

    4.41

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills; Social Development and Poverty Reduction

    Description

    Work with First Nations, Métis chartered communities and urban Indigenous organizations to provide funding for self-determined, community-led programs for Indigenous Peoples to upgrade skills, obtain credentials, secure employment, and develop and support community economies.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    3

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.42

    4.42

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministries: Jobs and Economic Growth; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

    Description

    Co-develop economic metrics to help evaluate progress as reconciliation is advanced. The baseline data will begin to address the persistent gap in Indigenous-specific economic metrics and through this co-designed effort, build a comprehensive set of data to measure Indigenous economic well-being and track progress over time.

    How far along
    is this work?

    5

    How complicated
    is this work?

    5

    Are there
    challenges?

    5

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.43

    4.43

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Energy and Climate Solutions

    Description

    Co-develop recommendations on strategic policies and initiatives for clean and sustainable energy. This includes identifying and supporting First Nations-led clean energy opportunities related to CleanBC, the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro, and the BC Utilities Commission Inquiry on the Regulation of Indigenous Utilities.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.44

    4.44

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Provincial Lead: Public Service Agency

    Description

    Review, evaluate and improve B.C.’s Indigenous Youth Internship Program.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.45

    4.45

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Jobs and Economic Growth

    Description

    Prioritize and increase the number of technology sector training opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and other groups currently under-represented in B.C.’s technology sector.

    How far along
    is this work?

    5

    How complicated
    is this work?

    5

    Are there
    challenges?

    5

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.46

    4.46

    Year

    4

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Labour

    Description

    Improve economic supports for Indigenous workers and employers by increasing access for Indigenous clients to the Ministry of Labour’s services and programs, including employment standards, workers’ compensation and workplace safety.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    2

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.47

    4.47

    Year

    2

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Agriculture and Food

    Description

    Advance a collaborative approach to cannabis-related governance and jurisdiction between First Nations and the Province that reflects common objectives to protect youth, prioritize public health and safety, strengthen First Nations governance capacity and secure economic benefits for First Nations.

    How far along
    is this work?

    2

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.48

    4.48

    Year

    1

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Agriculture and Food

    Description

    Work with the B.C. Indigenous Advisory Council on Agriculture and Food and other Indigenous partners to identify opportunities to strengthen Indigenous food systems and increase Indigenous participation in the agriculture and food sector.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    2

    How are we
    working together?

  • Action

    4.49

    4.49

    Year

    3

    Ministry

    Lead Ministry: Indigenous Relations And Reconciliation

    Description

    Review existing provincial mandates to enhance treaty and self-governing Nations’ fiscal capacity to deliver services to their citizens.

    How far along
    is this work?

    3

    How complicated
    is this work?

    3

    Are there
    challenges?

    1

    How are we
    working together?

Methodology and limitations

The Declaration Act Annual Report was developed using a standardized process which involved participation across the provincial government and engagement with Indigenous partners.

Lead ministries identified when each of the 89 actions in the Declaration Act Action Plan would begin substantial implementation (by year) and begin reporting. This was determined by considering logical sequencing of actions that build upon each other, balancing actions with other commitments, and overall balancing of action plan themes, ministries, sectors, and focus areas.

Action content was based on information reported by lead and supporting ministries, often in partnership with Indigenous organizations they work with. The reporting information was then used to prepare both the icons and the detailed reporting presented.

The resulting reporting information was adapted based on input from internal provincial committee processes and from the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations, the First Nations Leadership Council, and Métis Nation British Columbia.

The stories profiled throughout this website were curated based on a consistent set of criteria: they tell a story that involves human impact; there is balance across action plan themes, sectors, geographic region, and lead Ministries; consideration is paid to a distinctions basis; there is substantive progress in advancing the action; and there is an ability to develop content within the project timelines.

There are limitations resulting from the methods used to develop the reporting content, and inherent to undertaking a project of this nature. These limitations include:

  • Indicators are mainly process and activity-focused, and as yet not reflective of longer, more meaningful, or more transformational outcomes.
  • Standardization of report content, including indicators, was balanced with the work of co-development.
  • The project benefitted from learning while doing, meaning that the standardized template and associated dashboard calculations and representation were adapted throughout the process.

Icon Calculation

The calculation of the four icons used the following methods:

How far along is this work?

Determined using standard project schedule stages:

  • Started
  • Planning
  • Implementing
  • Complete

How complicated is this work?

Calculation: number of identified subtasks for each action + number of Ministries involved in each action + number of years in the planning and implementing stages for each action.

Categorization:

  • Some Complexity: score of 4 or less
  • Moderate Complexity: score of 5-6
  • Notable Complexity: score of 7+

Are there challenges?

Calculation: based on “risks” and “obstacles” identified for each action.

How are we working together?

Calculation: yes/no responses to the following questions for each action:

  1. Partner(s) identified?
  2. Consultation and co-operation plan or approach is in place or in development with Indigenous partners?
  3. Partner(s) involved in report development/co-development?
  4. Input has been gathered/meetings have been held?

Categorization:

  • No engagement: score of 0
  • Some engagement: score of 1-2
  • Moderate engagement: score of 3-4
  • Notable engagement: score of 5