Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation leads the B.C. Government in pursuing reconciliation with the First Nations and Indigenous peoples of British Columbia. 

Featured topics

• Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
  The provincial government passed legislation in November 2019 to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which forms the foundation for the Province’s work to advance reconciliation and enshrines in law the human rights of Indigenous Peoples in B.C.
• Reconciliation
  Reconciliation and agreements focus on closing socio-economic gaps that separate Indigenous people from other British Columbians.
• Indigenous People
  Indigenous people have distinct cultures, world views, languages and traditions that form a part of the richness of B.C.’s society today.
• Urban and Off-Reserve Indigenous People
  Learn more about engagement with the urban Indigenous population.
• First Nations Negotiations
  First Nations engagement, through negotiation, is pivotal to the well being of Indigenous interests, businesses and citizens.
• Making Decisions Together
  Shared decision-making describes processes that bring different partners together when making decisions. Section 7 of the Declaration Act creates the framework to strengthen partnerships, specifically around decision-making agreements.
• Consulting First Nations
  Guidelines and procedure manuals designed to assist government officials and proponents with meeting consultation obligations with First Nations.
• Culture & Language
  There are 36 First Nation languages and at least 96 dialects in British Columbia.
• Supporting Communities
  The Province offers skills and expertise to build capacity and goodwill with First Nations.
• Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW)
  Providing advice to government and other groups on how to improve the quality of life for Indigenous women across British Columbia.

Featured services

• Guide to Indigenous Organizations and Services
  A listing of Indigenous community-based services and organizations.
• Elder Services
  Each year, New Relationship Trust supports many initiatives for Elders.
• Youth Services
  Indigenous youth between 15 and 30 have immense potential to contribute to their communities and the Province.

Minister

Deputy Minister

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