UBCIC

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In 1969 the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs was created to fight PM Pierre Trudeau's White Paper & to defend Indigenous Title & Rights

UBCIC logo on left. Text reads: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Job opportunities Policy Analyst Location: Lower Mainland with access to the Vancouver Office/Hybrid option Salary: $65,500 - $78,500 per annum (Additional compensation may be considered for candidates with substantial experience and qualifications) Start Date: ASAP The Policy Analyst may hold one or multiple files. Advance, develop and implement UBCIC policy work in alignment with mandates provided by the UBCIC Chiefs Council. Ensure Chiefs, Executive and Policy Director are informed about the political landscape and current events, carrying out in-depth analysis, providing strategic advice and identifying opportunities to influence government policy and legislation. Provide recommendations and follow through on resolutions. Engage with government and non-government organizations, including working closely with partner organizations comprising the First Nations Leadership Council, to maintain strategic partnerships and advance policy and engagement. Plan and coordinate events and political meetings, including actively participating in the planning of the UBCIC Chiefs Council and AGA meetings. Open until filled https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/employment_opportunitieS
poster with UBCIC logo on left side, in blue. On white section the text reads: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Job opportunities Climate Policy Analyst Location: Lower Mainland with access to the Vancouver Office/Hybrid option Salary: $65,500 - $78,500 per annum (additional compensation may be considered for candidates with substantial experience and qualifications) Start Date: ASAP The Climate Policy Analyst will focus on climate related policy work in alignment with mandates provided by the UBCIC Chiefs Council. Specifically, this includes addressing the climate emergency as directed by UBCIC mandates through resolution and supporting implementation of the BC First Nations Climate Strategy and Action Plan. This involves the following activities: ensuring Chiefs, Executive and the Policy Director are informed about the political landscape and current events; carrying out in-depth analysis, providing strategic advice, and identifying opportunities to influence government policy and legislation; providing recommendations and follow through on resolutions; Engaging with government and non-government organizations, including working closely with partner organizations comprising the First Nations Leadership Council, to maintain strategic partnerships and advance policy and engagement; and planning and coordinate events and political meetings, including actively participating in the planning of the UBCIC Chiefs Council and AGA meetings. Open until filled https://www.ubcic.bc.ca/employment_opportunitieS
Four women stand together, smiling at the camera, against a white wall. The women are wearing various items of red to represent Red Dress Day.
Left of photo is a blue graphic, with UBCIC logo in background. Text reads: Congratulations to Katisha Paul Right of photo is Katisha Paul with her arms raised in the coast salish o'siem fashion, palms faced inwards. She is wearing a cedar bark hat, cedar bark choker, tan hide necklace, with a first nations form line shawl. Electronic display in front of her reads: 4 Indigenous Peoples Organization
Dark blue text on lighter blue background, text reads "The Union of BC Indian Chiefs asks people to send love and prayers to our warrior matriarch Joan Phillip, Amshen, as she is fighting serious illness." UBCIC logo on bottom of image.
Picture of a spruce tree up close. A white box with the UBCIC logo is centered, with dark green text. Text reads: UBCIC on Earth Day
Picture is the backs of people standing up in the General Assembly Hall of the UN headquarters, paying attention to singer front of room. Singer, Katisha Paul, is seen on the projector, with a cedar hat and paddle dress.
Photo of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip sitting at long table, with Adam olsen on his right. He
UBCIC text in background, text reads: Congratulations to Katisha Paul. Right is a picture of Katisha Paul in a ribbon skirt, and green cardigan, looking to the camera lens.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip in center of photo on a stage, surrounded by Indigenous youth.
Picture of Wenonah North Peigan holding her BC Achievement Community Award. Text reads: Congratulations to Wenonah North Peigan
Repeal Section 6(2) & Enfranchisement Provisions Did you Know? These colonial Indian Act provisions have led to systemic discrimination and the erosion of First Nations identities and rights over generations. We call on the government to eliminate sections 6(1)(f) and 6(2) of the Indian Act and adopt a one-parent rule for registration, ensuring alignment with Canadian citizenship standards.
Community Impacts of Discrimination Did You Know? Sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act divides families, disrupts traditions, and limits access to essential rights and entitlements. See how this impacts First Nations women and communities across Canada.
UBCIC logo on left. Text reads: UBCIC on Transgender Day of Visibility
Text reads: Did You Know? The Indian Act still discriminates against First Nations women and their descendants. Laws like Section 6(1) and 6(2) limit rights and create inequalities
UBCIC logo in background Text reads: UBCIC on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Sharon McIvor is right of the graphic, above her is the logos of UBCIC and BCAFN. Text reads: Did You Know? First Nations women have led the fight against discrimination in the Indian Act for decades. From Sharon McIvor to K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett at the United Nations, their courage has paved the way for change.