In November 2018, “True, Lasting Reconciliation – Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia law, policy and practices” was co-published by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. This report helps to fill the gap by advancing discussion on the implementation of the UN Declaration in British Columbia. It challenges politicians, officials, advisors, experts and the public to explore a range of avenues about how the UN Declaration can be given meaning on the ground in constructive, impactful and practical ways.
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Action plan to implement the UN Declaration in BC
Recommendation 4: Develop tools that entrench an understanding, respect and appreciation of the UN Declaration in society at large.For implementation to be successful, the general public must be able to participate in discourse about the UN Declaration at the same level as other pieces of foundational legislation such as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982).
To do so, human rights education needs to be implemented and tools need to be developed (including school-based curricula) to properly educate the Canadian public on the UN Declaration.
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