Realizing UNDRIP Initiative

Supporting Strong Indigenous—Non-Indigenous Relationships

The Realizing UNDRIP Initiative educates and inspires non-Indigenous people working in government and in the private and not-for-profit sectors to work together in a good way with Indigenous peoples, organizations and communities.

The concept for the initiative arose when FBC’s Indigenous Directors and invited Indigenous guests discussed with other Directors how the Fraser Basin Council could play a role in educating non-Indigenous people on ways to become better allies of Indigenous peoples. The Realizing UNDRIP Initiative was subsequently created.  With direction from an Indigenous Advisory Committee, and support from the Fraser Basin Council, the initiative aims to share inspirational stories of Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaboration.

Through success stories, resources and learning events, the initiative brings forward insights on building strong Indigenous – non-Indigenous relationships that are essential to meaningful progress on reconciliation and sustainability.

Visit the New Realizing UNDRIP Initiative website!

2023 Learning Events

Thanks to all who attended the March 29 webinar Í:xel Sq'eq'ó—Together We Paddle: Leq’á:mél, Mathexwi and Semá:th First Nations and the City of Mission Land Back Initiative on the partnership between the Leq’á:mél, Matsqui and Semá:th First Nations and the City of Mission.  The video recording is here for anyone who missed the event.

Thanks too to those who registered for ETHICAL SPACE 101: An Introduction to Ethical Space and Indigenous Engagement on April 5. The session offered BC local government leaders and staff a good opportunity to understand the theory and application of Ethical Space as a framework for advancing reconciliation, sustainability and shared decision-making.

Learn more about upcoming learning events on the Realizing UNDRIP Initiative website.

Contact

Bob Purdy, Executive Vice President, Fraser Basin Council

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