An ‘awful’ year for reconciliation as B.C. moves to change historic Indigenous Rights law – The Narwhal

April 2, 2026

Once celebrated, B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is now facing rushed amendments — with some warning the province is trying to sidestep accountability before the courts

• Amendments to B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act are happening, says Premier David Eby.
• Many First Nations leaders, including former MLA Adam Olsen, are frustrated that changes are moving forward quickly, with much less support than when the act passed unanimously in 2019.
• The government says a recent court ruling makes changes urgent, but critics warn they could weaken legal accountability.

B.C. Premier David Eby is standing firm on plans to amend the province’s Indigenous Rights legislation this spring — despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

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