What is this engagement about?
The Province is required to review and update the Declaration Act Action Plan (2022-2027) to ensure continued alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) and B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act), and to do so in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples.
This engagement is focused on reviewing the current action plan. The review will evaluate progress and highlight lessons learned. It will also help inform an updated action plan by the end of 2027.
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Review with key audiences
For the action plan review, we want to hear from:
- Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
- Indigenous partners and organizations
- Stakeholders involved in developing or implementing the current Action Plan
What we hear in the review will help us understand action plan progress and impact.
Input gathered through this engagement will help assess efforts to date and identify opportunities for improvement. It will also help inform updates to the action plan.
Opportunity for broader public input on an updated action plan is expected to follow in early 2027.
How to participate
Indigenous Peoples, partners and stakeholders involved in developing or implementing the current action plan can submit feedback by June 10, 2026 in the following ways:
Online questionnaire
Complete the online questionnaire by June 10, 2026, at 4 pm
Submit a written submission
Submit your comments by email or mail by June 10, 2026, at 4 pm
Next steps
At the end of the action plan review, the Declaration Act Secretariat will analyze feedback from various engagement methods and prepare a summary report that will be made publicly available on this page.
The action plan update will begin in early 2027. This phase is expected to include continued consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples in B.C and broader public engagement.
Commitment to anti-racism
The Province of B.C. is committed to taking action against racism and to working to ensure this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and will be removed from the engagement record. Please ensure comments are constructive and focused for this engagement.
Who’s listening
- Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Honourable Spencer Chandra Herbert
- Declaration Act Secretariat Executive and staff
Contact
DeclarationActSecretariat@gov.bc.ca
Engagement timeline
Action Plan review engagement
February 27, 2026 to June 10, 2026
Engagement with Indigenous Peoples, partners and stakeholders involved in developing or implementing the current Action Plan
Feedback review and summary report development
June – Fall 2026
Action Plan Update Engagement
Early 2027 – Summer 2027
Broader engagement with Indigenous Peoples and partners, local governments, industry, stakeholders and the public
Updated Action Plan
End of 2027