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